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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,163, 24,202.26 and 10,944.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,163, 24,202.26 and 10,944.44 is: 16,388.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,163 : 24,202.26 = 10,944.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,163/24,202.26 = 10,944.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,163x = 24,202.26 × 10,944.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,163x = 264,880,182.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,880,182.43/16,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,388.06

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