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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,088.57, 22,188.94 and 11,044.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,088.57, 22,188.94 and 11,044.81 is: 15,232.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,088.57 : 22,188.94 = 11,044.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,088.57/22,188.94 = 11,044.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,088.57x = 22,188.94 × 11,044.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,088.57x = 245,072,501.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,072,501.71/16,088.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,232.70

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