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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,120.56, 22,263.32 and 11,097.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,120.56, 22,263.32 and 11,097.76 is: 15,326.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,120.56 : 22,263.32 = 11,097.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,120.56/22,263.32 = 11,097.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,120.56x = 22,263.32 × 11,097.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,120.56x = 247,072,982.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,072,982.16/16,120.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,326.58

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