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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,243.64, 22,381.41 and 10,929.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,243.64, 22,381.41 and 10,929.23 is: 15,058.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,243.64 : 22,381.41 = 10,929.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,243.64/22,381.41 = 10,929.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,243.64x = 22,381.41 × 10,929.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,243.64x = 244,611,590.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,611,590.62/16,243.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,058.92

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