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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,035.65, 22,128.69 and 11,262.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,035.65, 22,128.69 and 11,262.53 is: 15,541.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,035.65 : 22,128.69 = 11,262.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,035.65/22,128.69 = 11,262.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,035.65x = 22,128.69 × 11,262.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,035.65x = 249,225,034.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,225,034.99/16,035.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,541.94

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