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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,269.28, 22,444.94 and 10,965.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,269.28, 22,444.94 and 10,965.80 is: 15,128.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,269.28 : 22,444.94 = 10,965.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,269.28/22,444.94 = 10,965.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,269.28x = 22,444.94 × 10,965.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,269.28x = 246,126,723.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,126,723.05/16,269.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,128.31

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