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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,029.24, 22,127.34 and 11,495.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,029.24, 22,127.34 and 11,495.16 is: 15,868.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,029.24 : 22,127.34 = 11,495.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,029.24/22,127.34 = 11,495.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,029.24x = 22,127.34 × 11,495.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,029.24x = 254,357,313.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,357,313.67/16,029.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,868.33

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