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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,021.08, 22,110.33 and 11,791.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,021.08, 22,110.33 and 11,791.53 is: 16,273.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,021.08 : 22,110.33 = 11,791.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,021.08/22,110.33 = 11,791.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,021.08x = 22,110.33 × 11,791.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,021.08x = 260,714,619.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,714,619.50/16,021.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,273.22

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