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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,274.91, 22,477.85 and 10,960.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,274.91, 22,477.85 and 10,960.50 is: 15,137.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,274.91 : 22,477.85 = 10,960.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,274.91/22,477.85 = 10,960.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,274.91x = 22,477.85 × 10,960.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,274.91x = 246,368,474.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,368,474.93/16,274.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,137.93

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