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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.80, 22,445.58 and 10,967.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.80, 22,445.58 and 10,967.76 is: 15,134.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.80 : 22,445.58 = 10,967.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.80/22,445.58 = 10,967.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.80x = 22,445.58 × 10,967.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.80x = 246,177,734.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,177,734.50/16,265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,134.68

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