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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,035.53, 22,092.77 and 11,185.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,035.53, 22,092.77 and 11,185.58 is: 15,410.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,035.53 : 22,092.77 = 11,185.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,035.53/22,092.77 = 11,185.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,035.53x = 22,092.77 × 11,185.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,035.53x = 247,120,529.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,120,529.45/16,035.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,410.82

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