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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,054.66, 22,164.33 and 11,021.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,054.66, 22,164.33 and 11,021.86 is: 15,216.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,054.66 : 22,164.33 = 11,021.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,054.66/22,164.33 = 11,021.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,054.66x = 22,164.33 × 11,021.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,054.66x = 244,292,142.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,292,142.25/16,054.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,216.28

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