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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,072.87, 22,165.76 and 11,028.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,072.87, 22,165.76 and 11,028.19 is: 15,208.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,072.87 : 22,165.76 = 11,028.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,072.87/22,165.76 = 11,028.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,072.87x = 22,165.76 × 11,028.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,072.87x = 244,448,046.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,448,046.80/16,072.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,208.74

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