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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,027.20, 22,109.76 and 11,301.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,027.20, 22,109.76 and 11,301.12 is: 15,590.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,027.20 : 22,109.76 = 11,301.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,027.20/22,109.76 = 11,301.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,027.20x = 22,109.76 × 11,301.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,027.20x = 249,865,050.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,865,050.93/16,027.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,590.06

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