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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,054.96, 22,161.40 and 11,035.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,054.96, 22,161.40 and 11,035.80 is: 15,233.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,054.96 : 22,161.40 = 11,035.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,054.96/22,161.40 = 11,035.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,054.96x = 22,161.40 × 11,035.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,054.96x = 244,568,778.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,568,778.12/16,054.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,233.22

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