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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,272.41, 22,474.40 and 10,958.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,272.41, 22,474.40 and 10,958.00 is: 15,134.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,272.41 : 22,474.40 = 10,958.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,272.41/22,474.40 = 10,958.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,272.41x = 22,474.40 × 10,958.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,272.41x = 246,274,308.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,274,308.04/16,272.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,134.48

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