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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,264.41, 22,463.36 and 10,950

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,264.41, 22,463.36 and 10,950 is: 15,123.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,264.41 : 22,463.36 = 10,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,264.41/22,463.36 = 10,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,264.41x = 22,463.36 × 10,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,264.41x = 245,973,792
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,973,792/16,264.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,123.44

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