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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,256.28, 22,452.18 and 10,941.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,256.28, 22,452.18 and 10,941.87 is: 15,112.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,256.28 : 22,452.18 = 10,941.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,256.28/22,452.18 = 10,941.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,256.28x = 22,452.18 × 10,941.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,256.28x = 245,668,834.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,668,834.78/16,256.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,112.24

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