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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,240.69, 22,405.37 and 10,926.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,240.69, 22,405.37 and 10,926.28 is: 15,073.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,240.69 : 22,405.37 = 10,926.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,240.69/22,405.37 = 10,926.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,240.69x = 22,405.37 × 10,926.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,240.69x = 244,807,346.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,807,346.12/16,240.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,073.70

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