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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,077.65, 22,163.49 and 11,282.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,077.65, 22,163.49 and 11,282.45 is: 15,553.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,077.65 : 22,163.49 = 11,282.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,077.65/22,163.49 = 11,282.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,077.65x = 22,163.49 × 11,282.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,077.65x = 250,058,356.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,058,356.93/16,077.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,553.17

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