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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,255.05, 22,425.28 and 10,951.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,255.05, 22,425.28 and 10,951.57 is: 15,108.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,255.05 : 22,425.28 = 10,951.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,255.05/22,425.28 = 10,951.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,255.05x = 22,425.28 × 10,951.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,255.05x = 245,592,023.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,592,023.69/16,255.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,108.66

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