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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,030.14, 22,129.37 and 11,260.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,030.14, 22,129.37 and 11,260.22 is: 15,544.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,030.14 : 22,129.37 = 11,260.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,030.14/22,129.37 = 11,260.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,030.14x = 22,129.37 × 11,260.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,030.14x = 249,181,449.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,181,449.94/16,030.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,544.56

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