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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,055.74, 22,153.59 and 11,018.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,055.74, 22,153.59 and 11,018.12 is: 15,202.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,055.74 : 22,153.59 = 11,018.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,055.74/22,153.59 = 11,018.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,055.74x = 22,153.59 × 11,018.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,055.74x = 244,090,802.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,090,802.28/16,055.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,202.72

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