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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,267.28, 22,442.18 and 10,963.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,267.28, 22,442.18 and 10,963.80 is: 15,125.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.28 : 22,442.18 = 10,963.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.28/22,442.18 = 10,963.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.28x = 22,442.18 × 10,963.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.28x = 246,051,573.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,051,573.08/16,267.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,125.55

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