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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,029.54, 22,084.56 and 11,179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,029.54, 22,084.56 and 11,179.64 is: 15,402.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,029.54 : 22,084.56 = 11,179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,029.54/22,084.56 = 11,179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,029.54x = 22,084.56 × 11,179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,029.54x = 246,897,319.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,897,319.94/16,029.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,402.65

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