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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,258.34, 22,455.02 and 10,943.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,258.34, 22,455.02 and 10,943.93 is: 15,115.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,258.34 : 22,455.02 = 10,943.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,258.34/22,455.02 = 10,943.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,258.34x = 22,455.02 × 10,943.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,258.34x = 245,746,250.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,746,250.53/16,258.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,115.09

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