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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,073.37, 22,166.44 and 11,028.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,073.37, 22,166.44 and 11,028.69 is: 15,209.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,073.37 : 22,166.44 = 11,028.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,073.37/22,166.44 = 11,028.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,073.37x = 22,166.44 × 11,028.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,073.37x = 244,466,795.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,466,795.16/16,073.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,209.43

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