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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,047.95, 22,151.74 and 11,028.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,047.95, 22,151.74 and 11,028.79 is: 15,223.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,047.95 : 22,151.74 = 11,028.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,047.95/22,151.74 = 11,028.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,047.95x = 22,151.74 × 11,028.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,047.95x = 244,306,777.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,306,777.84/16,047.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,223.55

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