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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,035.26, 22,105.37 and 11,240.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,035.26, 22,105.37 and 11,240.26 is: 15,495.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,035.26 : 22,105.37 = 11,240.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,035.26/22,105.37 = 11,240.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,035.26x = 22,105.37 × 11,240.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,035.26x = 248,470,079.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,470,079.03/16,035.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,495.24

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