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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.08, 22,143.42 and 11,825.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.08, 22,143.42 and 11,825.64 is: 16,324.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.08 : 22,143.42 = 11,825.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.08/22,143.42 = 11,825.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.08x = 22,143.42 × 11,825.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.08x = 261,860,113.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,860,113.29/16,041.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,324.34

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