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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.12, 22,178.52 and 11,610.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.12, 22,178.52 and 11,610.96 is: 15,999.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.12 : 22,178.52 = 11,610.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.12/22,178.52 = 11,610.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.12x = 22,178.52 × 11,610.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.12x = 257,513,908.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,513,908.58/16,095.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,999.50

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