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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,269.08, 22,469.78 and 10,954.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,269.08, 22,469.78 and 10,954.66 is: 15,129.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,269.08 : 22,469.78 = 10,954.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,269.08/22,469.78 = 10,954.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,269.08x = 22,469.78 × 10,954.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,269.08x = 246,148,800.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,148,800.17/16,269.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,129.85

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