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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.05, 22,423.91 and 10,950.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.05, 22,423.91 and 10,950.57 is: 15,107.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.05 : 22,423.91 = 10,950.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.05/22,423.91 = 10,950.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.05x = 22,423.91 × 10,950.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.05x = 245,554,541.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,554,541.38/16,254.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,107.29

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