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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,258.09, 22,454.68 and 10,943.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,258.09, 22,454.68 and 10,943.68 is: 15,114.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,258.09 : 22,454.68 = 10,943.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,258.09/22,454.68 = 10,943.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,258.09x = 22,454.68 × 10,943.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,258.09x = 245,736,832.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,736,832.42/16,258.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,114.74

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