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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,247.67, 22,415.10 and 10,944.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,247.67, 22,415.10 and 10,944.20 is: 15,098.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,247.67 : 22,415.10 = 10,944.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,247.67/22,415.10 = 10,944.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,247.67x = 22,415.10 × 10,944.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,247.67x = 245,315,225.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,315,225.34/16,247.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,098.49

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