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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,262.12, 22,433.51 and 10,884.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,262.12, 22,433.51 and 10,884.78 is: 15,015.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,262.12 : 22,433.51 = 10,884.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,262.12/22,433.51 = 10,884.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,262.12x = 22,433.51 × 10,884.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,262.12x = 244,183,766.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,183,766.55/16,262.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,015.49

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