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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,075.06, 22,159.99 and 11,280.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,075.06, 22,159.99 and 11,280.49 is: 15,550.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,075.06 : 22,159.99 = 11,280.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,075.06/22,159.99 = 11,280.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,075.06x = 22,159.99 × 11,280.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,075.06x = 249,975,545.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,975,545.60/16,075.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,550.52

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