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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,031.87, 22,112.50 and 11,252.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,031.87, 22,112.50 and 11,252.88 is: 15,520.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,031.87 : 22,112.50 = 11,252.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,031.87/22,112.50 = 11,252.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,031.87x = 22,112.50 × 11,252.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,031.87x = 248,829,225.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,829,225.59/16,031.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,520.91

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