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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,147.68, 22,274.88 and 10,845.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,147.68, 22,274.88 and 10,845.96 is: 14,961.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,147.68 : 22,274.88 = 10,845.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,147.68/22,274.88 = 10,845.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,147.68x = 22,274.88 × 10,845.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,147.68x = 241,592,457.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,592,457.48/16,147.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,961.43

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