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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,282.88, 22,462.26 and 10,968.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,282.88, 22,462.26 and 10,968.47 is: 15,131.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,282.88 : 22,462.26 = 10,968.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,282.88/22,462.26 = 10,968.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,282.88x = 22,462.26 × 10,968.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,282.88x = 246,376,624.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,376,624.94/16,282.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,131.02

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