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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,071.62, 22,164.03 and 11,026.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,071.62, 22,164.03 and 11,026.94 is: 15,207.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,071.62 : 22,164.03 = 11,026.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,071.62/22,164.03 = 11,026.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,071.62x = 22,164.03 × 11,026.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,071.62x = 244,401,318.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,401,318.15/16,071.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,207.02

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