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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.81, 22,424.94 and 10,951.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.81, 22,424.94 and 10,951.32 is: 15,108.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.81 : 22,424.94 = 10,951.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.81/22,424.94 = 10,951.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.81x = 22,424.94 × 10,951.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.81x = 245,582,693.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,582,693.92/16,254.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,108.31

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