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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,014.62, 22,108.27 and 10,980.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,014.62, 22,108.27 and 10,980.88 is: 15,159.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,014.62 : 22,108.27 = 10,980.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,014.62/22,108.27 = 10,980.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,014.62x = 22,108.27 × 10,980.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,014.62x = 242,768,259.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,768,259.88/16,014.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,159.16

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