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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,032.87, 22,113.88 and 11,253.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,032.87, 22,113.88 and 11,253.88 is: 15,522.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,032.87 : 22,113.88 = 11,253.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,032.87/22,113.88 = 11,253.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,032.87x = 22,113.88 × 11,253.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,032.87x = 248,866,951.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,866,951.85/16,032.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,522.30

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