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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,055.66, 22,165.72 and 11,022.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,055.66, 22,165.72 and 11,022.86 is: 15,217.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,055.66 : 22,165.72 = 11,022.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,055.66/22,165.72 = 11,022.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,055.66x = 22,165.72 × 11,022.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,055.66x = 244,329,628.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,329,628.36/16,055.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,217.66

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