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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.44, 22,470.96 and 10,985.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.44, 22,470.96 and 10,985.76 is: 15,169.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.44 : 22,470.96 = 10,985.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.44/22,470.96 = 10,985.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.44x = 22,470.96 × 10,985.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.44x = 246,860,573.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,860,573.53/16,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,169.54

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