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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,027.76, 22,126.07 and 11,257.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,027.76, 22,126.07 and 11,257.82 is: 15,541.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,027.76 : 22,126.07 = 11,257.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,027.76/22,126.07 = 11,257.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,027.76x = 22,126.07 × 11,257.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,027.76x = 249,091,313.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,091,313.37/16,027.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,541.24

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