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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,048.95, 22,153.12 and 11,029.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,048.95, 22,153.12 and 11,029.79 is: 15,224.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,048.95 : 22,153.12 = 11,029.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,048.95/22,153.12 = 11,029.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,048.95x = 22,153.12 × 11,029.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,048.95x = 244,344,261.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,344,261.44/16,048.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,224.94

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