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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,053.27, 22,158.66 and 11,274.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,053.27, 22,158.66 and 11,274.38 is: 15,562.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,053.27 : 22,158.66 = 11,274.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,053.27/22,158.66 = 11,274.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,053.27x = 22,158.66 × 11,274.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,053.27x = 249,825,042.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,825,042.34/16,053.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,562.25

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