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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,314.41, 22,501.40 and 10,935.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,314.41, 22,501.40 and 10,935.16 is: 15,082.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,314.41 : 22,501.40 = 10,935.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,314.41/22,501.40 = 10,935.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,314.41x = 22,501.40 × 10,935.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,314.41x = 246,056,409.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,056,409.22/16,314.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,082.15

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