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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,256.66, 22,452.69 and 10,942.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,256.66, 22,452.69 and 10,942.25 is: 15,112.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,256.66 : 22,452.69 = 10,942.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,256.66/22,452.69 = 10,942.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,256.66x = 22,452.69 × 10,942.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,256.66x = 245,682,875.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,682,875.92/16,256.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,112.76

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