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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,309.96, 22,492.26 and 10,944.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,309.96, 22,492.26 and 10,944.52 is: 15,093.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,309.96 : 22,492.26 = 10,944.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,309.96/22,492.26 = 10,944.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,309.96x = 22,492.26 × 10,944.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,309.96x = 246,166,989.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,166,989.42/16,309.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,093.05

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