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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,259.74, 22,449.20 and 10,889.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,259.74, 22,449.20 and 10,889.06 is: 15,034.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,259.74 : 22,449.20 = 10,889.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,259.74/22,449.20 = 10,889.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,259.74x = 22,449.20 × 10,889.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,259.74x = 244,450,519.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,450,519.06/16,259.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,034.10

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