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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,079.64, 22,166.24 and 11,284.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,079.64, 22,166.24 and 11,284.44 is: 15,555.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,079.64 : 22,166.24 = 11,284.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,079.64/22,166.24 = 11,284.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,079.64x = 22,166.24 × 11,284.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,079.64x = 250,133,605.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,133,605.31/16,079.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,555.92

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