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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,029.12, 22,106.88 and 11,314.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,029.12, 22,106.88 and 11,314.56 is: 15,604.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,029.12 : 22,106.88 = 11,314.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,029.12/22,106.88 = 11,314.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,029.12x = 22,106.88 × 11,314.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,029.12x = 250,129,620.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,129,620.17/16,029.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,604.70

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