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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,269.26, 22,443.48 and 10,954.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,269.26, 22,443.48 and 10,954.85 is: 15,112.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,269.26 : 22,443.48 = 10,954.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,269.26/22,443.48 = 10,954.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,269.26x = 22,443.48 × 10,954.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,269.26x = 245,864,844.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,864,844.66/16,269.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,112.24

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