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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,080.61, 22,182.20 and 11,356.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,080.61, 22,182.20 and 11,356.69 is: 15,665.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,080.61 : 22,182.20 = 11,356.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,080.61/22,182.20 = 11,356.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,080.61x = 22,182.20 × 11,356.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,080.61x = 251,916,368.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,916,368.92/16,080.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,665.85

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