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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,155.08, 22,264.98 and 11,956.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,155.08, 22,264.98 and 11,956.04 is: 16,477.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,155.08 : 22,264.98 = 11,956.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,155.08/22,264.98 = 11,956.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,155.08x = 22,264.98 × 11,956.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,155.08x = 266,200,991.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,200,991.48/16,155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,477.85

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