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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,268.28, 22,443.57 and 10,964.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,268.28, 22,443.57 and 10,964.79 is: 15,126.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,268.28 : 22,443.57 = 10,964.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,268.28/22,443.57 = 10,964.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,268.28x = 22,443.57 × 10,964.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,268.28x = 246,089,031.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,089,031.90/16,268.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,126.92

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