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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,055.04, 22,161.08 and 11,276.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,055.04, 22,161.08 and 11,276.13 is: 15,564.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,055.04 : 22,161.08 = 11,276.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,055.04/22,161.08 = 11,276.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,055.04x = 22,161.08 × 11,276.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,055.04x = 249,891,219.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,891,219.02/16,055.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,564.66

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