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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,259.10, 22,456.05 and 10,944.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,259.10, 22,456.05 and 10,944.69 is: 15,116.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,259.10 : 22,456.05 = 10,944.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,259.10/22,456.05 = 10,944.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,259.10x = 22,456.05 × 10,944.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,259.10x = 245,774,505.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,774,505.87/16,259.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,116.12

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