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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,124.27, 22,246.65 and 11,086.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,124.27, 22,246.65 and 11,086.88 is: 15,296.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,124.27 : 22,246.65 = 11,086.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,124.27/22,246.65 = 11,086.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,124.27x = 22,246.65 × 11,086.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,124.27x = 246,645,827.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,645,827.72/16,124.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,296.56

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