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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,016.22, 22,085.73 and 11,561.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,016.22, 22,085.73 and 11,561.22 is: 15,942.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,016.22 : 22,085.73 = 11,561.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,016.22/22,085.73 = 11,561.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,016.22x = 22,085.73 × 11,561.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,016.22x = 255,337,983.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,337,983.39/16,016.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,942.46

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