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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,056.68, 22,111.86 and 13,062.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,056.68, 22,111.86 and 13,062.92 is: 17,989.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,056.68 : 22,111.86 = 13,062.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,056.68/22,111.86 = 13,062.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,056.68x = 22,111.86 × 13,062.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,056.68x = 288,845,458.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,845,458.23/16,056.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,989.11

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