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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,197.13, 22,355.49 and 10,888.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,197.13, 22,355.49 and 10,888.86 is: 15,028.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,197.13 : 22,355.49 = 10,888.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,197.13/22,355.49 = 10,888.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,197.13x = 22,355.49 × 10,888.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,197.13x = 243,425,925.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,425,925.51/16,197.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,028.95

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