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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,012.49, 22,083.23 and 11,529.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,012.49, 22,083.23 and 11,529.14 is: 15,900.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,012.49 : 22,083.23 = 11,529.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,012.49/22,083.23 = 11,529.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,012.49x = 22,083.23 × 11,529.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,012.49x = 254,600,568.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,600,568.73/16,012.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,900.13

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