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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050.95, 22,155.88 and 11,031.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050.95, 22,155.88 and 11,031.79 is: 15,227.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050.95 : 22,155.88 = 11,031.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050.95/22,155.88 = 11,031.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050.95x = 22,155.88 × 11,031.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050.95x = 244,419,015.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,419,015.43/16,050.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,227.70

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