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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.08, 22,421.07 and 10,937.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.08, 22,421.07 and 10,937.67 is: 15,089.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.08 : 22,421.07 = 10,937.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.08/22,421.07 = 10,937.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.08x = 22,421.07 × 10,937.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.08x = 245,234,264.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,234,264.71/16,252.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,089.41

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