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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,241.94, 22,407.09 and 10,927.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,241.94, 22,407.09 and 10,927.53 is: 15,075.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,241.94 : 22,407.09 = 10,927.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,241.94/22,407.09 = 10,927.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,241.94x = 22,407.09 × 10,927.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,241.94x = 244,854,148.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,854,148.19/16,241.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,075.42

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