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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,248.17, 22,415.79 and 10,944.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,248.17, 22,415.79 and 10,944.70 is: 15,099.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,248.17 : 22,415.79 = 10,944.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,248.17/22,415.79 = 10,944.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,248.17x = 22,415.79 × 10,944.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,248.17x = 245,333,984.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,333,984.73/16,248.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,099.18

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