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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,051.44, 22,156.56 and 11,032.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,051.44, 22,156.56 and 11,032.28 is: 15,228.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,051.44 : 22,156.56 = 11,032.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,051.44/22,156.56 = 11,032.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,051.44x = 22,156.56 × 11,032.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,051.44x = 244,437,373.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,437,373.76/16,051.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,228.38

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