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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,209.99, 22,388.23 and 10,895.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,209.99, 22,388.23 and 10,895.58 is: 15,048.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,209.99 : 22,388.23 = 10,895.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,209.99/22,388.23 = 10,895.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,209.99x = 22,388.23 × 10,895.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,209.99x = 243,932,764.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,932,764.64/16,209.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,048.30

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