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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,200.28, 22,369.98 and 10,912.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,200.28, 22,369.98 and 10,912.60 is: 15,068.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,200.28 : 22,369.98 = 10,912.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,200.28/22,369.98 = 10,912.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,200.28x = 22,369.98 × 10,912.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,200.28x = 244,114,643.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,114,643.75/16,200.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,068.54

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