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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,072.12, 22,189.84 and 11,034.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,072.12, 22,189.84 and 11,034.72 is: 15,235.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,072.12 : 22,189.84 = 11,034.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,072.12/22,189.84 = 11,034.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,072.12x = 22,189.84 × 11,034.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,072.12x = 244,858,671.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,858,671.24/16,072.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,235.00

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