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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,297.88, 22,484.25 and 10,983.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,297.88, 22,484.25 and 10,983.47 is: 15,152.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,297.88 : 22,484.25 = 10,983.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,297.88/22,484.25 = 10,983.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,297.88x = 22,484.25 × 10,983.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,297.88x = 246,954,972.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,954,972.93/16,297.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,152.59

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