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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,257.66, 22,454.07 and 10,943.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,257.66, 22,454.07 and 10,943.25 is: 15,114.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,257.66 : 22,454.07 = 10,943.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,257.66/22,454.07 = 10,943.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,257.66x = 22,454.07 × 10,943.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,257.66x = 245,720,501.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,720,501.53/16,257.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,114.14

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