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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,053.66, 22,162.95 and 11,020.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,053.66, 22,162.95 and 11,020.86 is: 15,214.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,053.66 : 22,162.95 = 11,020.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,053.66/22,162.95 = 11,020.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,053.66x = 22,162.95 × 11,020.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,053.66x = 244,254,769.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,254,769.14/16,053.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,214.90

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