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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,213.76, 22,393.41 and 10,899.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,213.76, 22,393.41 and 10,899.35 is: 15,053.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,213.76 : 22,393.41 = 10,899.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,213.76/22,393.41 = 10,899.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,213.76x = 22,393.41 × 10,899.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,213.76x = 244,073,501.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,073,501.32/16,213.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,053.48

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