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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,046.69, 22,150.01 and 11,027.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,046.69, 22,150.01 and 11,027.52 is: 15,221.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,046.69 : 22,150.01 = 11,027.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,046.69/22,150.01 = 11,027.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,046.69x = 22,150.01 × 11,027.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,046.69x = 244,259,623.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,259,623.14/16,046.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,221.81

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