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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,073.87, 22,167.14 and 11,029.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,073.87, 22,167.14 and 11,029.19 is: 15,210.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,073.87 : 22,167.14 = 11,029.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,073.87/22,167.14 = 11,029.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,073.87x = 22,167.14 × 11,029.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,073.87x = 244,485,432.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,485,432.83/16,073.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,210.12

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