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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,301.44, 22,469.76 and 10,994.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,301.44, 22,469.76 and 10,994.56 is: 15,154.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,301.44 : 22,469.76 = 10,994.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,301.44/22,469.76 = 10,994.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,301.44x = 22,469.76 × 10,994.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,301.44x = 247,045,124.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,045,124.51/16,301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,154.80

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