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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,274.28, 22,451.84 and 10,970.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,274.28, 22,451.84 and 10,970.80 is: 15,135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,274.28 : 22,451.84 = 10,970.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,274.28/22,451.84 = 10,970.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,274.28x = 22,451.84 × 10,970.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,274.28x = 246,314,646.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,314,646.27/16,274.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,135.21

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