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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,297.44, 22,476.60 and 10,985.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,297.44, 22,476.60 and 10,985.28 is: 15,150.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,297.44 : 22,476.60 = 10,985.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,297.44/22,476.60 = 10,985.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,297.44x = 22,476.60 × 10,985.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,297.44x = 246,911,744.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,911,744.45/16,297.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,150.34

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