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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,073.60, 22,190.48 and 11,040.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,073.60, 22,190.48 and 11,040.80 is: 15,242.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,073.60 : 22,190.48 = 11,040.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,073.60/22,190.48 = 11,040.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,073.60x = 22,190.48 × 11,040.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,073.60x = 245,000,651.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,000,651.58/16,073.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,242.43

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