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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,310.46, 22,492.95 and 10,945.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,310.46, 22,492.95 and 10,945.02 is: 15,093.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,310.46 : 22,492.95 = 10,945.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,310.46/22,492.95 = 10,945.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,310.46x = 22,492.95 × 10,945.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,310.46x = 246,185,787.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,185,787.61/16,310.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,093.74

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