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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,257.09, 22,453.30 and 10,942.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,257.09, 22,453.30 and 10,942.68 is: 15,113.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,257.09 : 22,453.30 = 10,942.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,257.09/22,453.30 = 10,942.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,257.09x = 22,453.30 × 10,942.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,257.09x = 245,699,276.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,699,276.84/16,257.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,113.36

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