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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.91, 22,476.47 and 10,959.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.91, 22,476.47 and 10,959.50 is: 15,136.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.91 : 22,476.47 = 10,959.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.91/22,476.47 = 10,959.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.91x = 22,476.47 × 10,959.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.91x = 246,330,705.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,330,705.79/16,273.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,136.55

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