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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,320.88, 22,506.42 and 10,944.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,320.88, 22,506.42 and 10,944.91 is: 15,092.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,320.88 : 22,506.42 = 10,944.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,320.88/22,506.42 = 10,944.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,320.88x = 22,506.42 × 10,944.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,320.88x = 246,330,741.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,330,741.32/16,320.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,092.98

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