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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,239.06, 22,406.28 and 10,948.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,239.06, 22,406.28 and 10,948.92 is: 15,107.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,239.06 : 22,406.28 = 10,948.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,239.06/22,406.28 = 10,948.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,239.06x = 22,406.28 × 10,948.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,239.06x = 245,324,567.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,324,567.22/16,239.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,107.07

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