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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,037.16, 22,114.24 and 11,008.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,037.16, 22,114.24 and 11,008.68 is: 15,180.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,037.16 : 22,114.24 = 11,008.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,037.16/22,114.24 = 11,008.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,037.16x = 22,114.24 × 11,008.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,037.16x = 243,448,591.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,448,591.60/16,037.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,180.28

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