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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.20, 22,118.04 and 11,307.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.20, 22,118.04 and 11,307.12 is: 15,598.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.20 : 22,118.04 = 11,307.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.20/22,118.04 = 11,307.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.20x = 22,118.04 × 11,307.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.20x = 250,091,332.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,091,332.44/16,033.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,598.34

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