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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.13, 22,418.46 and 10,946.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.13, 22,418.46 and 10,946.66 is: 15,101.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.13 : 22,418.46 = 10,946.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.13/22,418.46 = 10,946.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.13x = 22,418.46 × 10,946.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.13x = 245,407,147.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,407,147.25/16,250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,101.86

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