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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050.15, 22,103.28 and 11,566.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050.15, 22,103.28 and 11,566.80 is: 15,929.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050.15 : 22,103.28 = 11,566.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050.15/22,103.28 = 11,566.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050.15x = 22,103.28 × 11,566.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050.15x = 255,664,219.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,664,219.10/16,050.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,929.09

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