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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,010.38, 22,072.83 and 11,223.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,010.38, 22,072.83 and 11,223.88 is: 15,473.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,010.38 : 22,072.83 = 11,223.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,010.38/22,072.83 = 11,223.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,010.38x = 22,072.83 × 11,223.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,010.38x = 247,742,795.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,742,795.18/16,010.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,473.89

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