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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,071.48, 22,167.36 and 11,530.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,071.48, 22,167.36 and 11,530.08 is: 15,903.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,071.48 : 22,167.36 = 11,530.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,071.48/22,167.36 = 11,530.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,071.48x = 22,167.36 × 11,530.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,071.48x = 255,591,434.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,591,434.19/16,071.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,903.42

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