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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,071.12, 22,188.46 and 11,033.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,071.12, 22,188.46 and 11,033.72 is: 15,233.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,071.12 : 22,188.46 = 11,033.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,071.12/22,188.46 = 11,033.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,071.12x = 22,188.46 × 11,033.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,071.12x = 244,821,254.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,821,254.87/16,071.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,233.62

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