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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,199.95, 22,355.17 and 10,893.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,199.95, 22,355.17 and 10,893.91 is: 15,033.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,199.95 : 22,355.17 = 10,893.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,199.95/22,355.17 = 10,893.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,199.95x = 22,355.17 × 10,893.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,199.95x = 243,535,210.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,535,210.01/16,199.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,033.08

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