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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,041.58, 22,136.79 and 11,332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,041.58, 22,136.79 and 11,332.24 is: 15,638.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,041.58 : 22,136.79 = 11,332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,041.58/22,136.79 = 11,332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,041.58x = 22,136.79 × 11,332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,041.58x = 250,859,404.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,859,404.26/16,041.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,638.08

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