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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,246.08, 22,412.79 and 10,931.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,246.08, 22,412.79 and 10,931.67 is: 15,081.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,246.08 : 22,412.79 = 10,931.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,246.08/22,412.79 = 10,931.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,246.08x = 22,412.79 × 10,931.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,246.08x = 245,009,224.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,009,224.06/16,246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,081.13

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