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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,283.25, 22,490.33 and 10,968.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,283.25, 22,490.33 and 10,968.84 is: 15,150.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,283.25 : 22,490.33 = 10,968.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,283.25/22,490.33 = 10,968.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,283.25x = 22,490.33 × 10,968.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,283.25x = 246,692,776.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,692,776.47/16,283.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,150.09

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