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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,057.71, 22,142.52 and 11,029.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,057.71, 22,142.52 and 11,029.23 is: 15,208.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,057.71 : 22,142.52 = 11,029.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,057.71/22,142.52 = 11,029.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,057.71x = 22,142.52 × 11,029.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,057.71x = 244,214,945.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,214,945.86/16,057.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,208.58

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