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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,259.34, 22,456.40 and 10,944.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,259.34, 22,456.40 and 10,944.93 is: 15,116.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,259.34 : 22,456.40 = 10,944.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,259.34/22,456.40 = 10,944.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,259.34x = 22,456.40 × 10,944.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,259.34x = 245,783,726.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,783,726.05/16,259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,116.46

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