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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,117.10, 22,251.96 and 11,079.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,117.10, 22,251.96 and 11,079.68 is: 15,297.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,117.10 : 22,251.96 = 11,079.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,117.10/22,251.96 = 11,079.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,117.10x = 22,251.96 × 11,079.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,117.10x = 246,544,596.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,544,596.17/16,117.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,297.08

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