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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,112.10, 22,251.54 and 11,089.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,112.10, 22,251.54 and 11,089.26 is: 15,314.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,112.10 : 22,251.54 = 11,089.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,112.10/22,251.54 = 11,089.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,112.10x = 22,251.54 × 11,089.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,112.10x = 246,753,112.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,753,112.46/16,112.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,314.77

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