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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,056.78, 22,163.48 and 11,277.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,056.78, 22,163.48 and 11,277.88 is: 15,567.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,056.78 : 22,163.48 = 11,277.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,056.78/22,163.48 = 11,277.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,056.78x = 22,163.48 × 11,277.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,056.78x = 249,957,067.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,957,067.82/16,056.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,567.07

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