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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,318.38, 22,506.52 and 10,938.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,318.38, 22,506.52 and 10,938.97 is: 15,087.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,318.38 : 22,506.52 = 10,938.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,318.38/22,506.52 = 10,938.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,318.38x = 22,506.52 × 10,938.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,318.38x = 246,198,147.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,198,147.08/16,318.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,087.17

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