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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,052.96, 22,158.64 and 11,033.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,052.96, 22,158.64 and 11,033.80 is: 15,230.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,052.96 : 22,158.64 = 11,033.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,052.96/22,158.64 = 11,033.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,052.96x = 22,158.64 × 11,033.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,052.96x = 244,494,002.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,494,002.03/16,052.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,230.46

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