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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,275.56, 22,451.64 and 10,972.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,275.56, 22,451.64 and 10,972.08 is: 15,135.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,275.56 : 22,451.64 = 10,972.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,275.56/22,451.64 = 10,972.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,275.56x = 22,451.64 × 10,972.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,275.56x = 246,341,190.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,341,190.21/16,275.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,135.65

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