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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,089.96, 22,208.64 and 11,310.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,089.96, 22,208.64 and 11,310.96 is: 15,612.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,089.96 : 22,208.64 = 11,310.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,089.96/22,208.64 = 11,310.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,089.96x = 22,208.64 × 11,310.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,089.96x = 251,201,038.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,201,038.69/16,089.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,612.28

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