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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,024.60, 22,082.72 and 11,539.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,024.60, 22,082.72 and 11,539.89 is: 15,902.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,024.60 : 22,082.72 = 11,539.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,024.60/22,082.72 = 11,539.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,024.60x = 22,082.72 × 11,539.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,024.60x = 254,832,159.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,832,159.70/16,024.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,902.56

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