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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,027.70, 22,110.45 and 11,301.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,027.70, 22,110.45 and 11,301.62 is: 15,590.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,027.70 : 22,110.45 = 11,301.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,027.70/22,110.45 = 11,301.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,027.70x = 22,110.45 × 11,301.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,027.70x = 249,883,903.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,883,903.93/16,027.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,590.75

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