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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,052.62, 22,106.68 and 11,569.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,052.62, 22,106.68 and 11,569.27 is: 15,932.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,052.62 : 22,106.68 = 11,569.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,052.62/22,106.68 = 11,569.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,052.62x = 22,106.68 × 11,569.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,052.62x = 255,758,149.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,758,149.72/16,052.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,932.49

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