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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,334.96, 22,516.04 and 11,020.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,334.96, 22,516.04 and 11,020.55 is: 15,190.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,334.96 : 22,516.04 = 11,020.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,334.96/22,516.04 = 11,020.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,334.96x = 22,516.04 × 11,020.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,334.96x = 248,139,059.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,139,059.59/16,334.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,190.68

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