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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,246.87, 22,385.03 and 10,932.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,246.87, 22,385.03 and 10,932.46 is: 15,062.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,246.87 : 22,385.03 = 10,932.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,246.87/22,385.03 = 10,932.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,246.87x = 22,385.03 × 10,932.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,246.87x = 244,723,334.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,723,334.45/16,246.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,062.80

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