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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,316.42, 22,504.16 and 10,937.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,316.42, 22,504.16 and 10,937.16 is: 15,084.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,316.42 : 22,504.16 = 10,937.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,316.42/22,504.16 = 10,937.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,316.42x = 22,504.16 × 10,937.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,316.42x = 246,131,543.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,131,543.90/16,316.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,084.90

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