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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,199.45, 22,354.49 and 10,893.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,199.45, 22,354.49 and 10,893.41 is: 15,032.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,199.45 : 22,354.49 = 10,893.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,199.45/22,354.49 = 10,893.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,199.45x = 22,354.49 × 10,893.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,199.45x = 243,516,570.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,516,570.44/16,199.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,032.40

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