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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,325.99, 22,517.16 and 10,946.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,325.99, 22,517.16 and 10,946.64 is: 15,097.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,325.99 : 22,517.16 = 10,946.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,325.99/22,517.16 = 10,946.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,325.99x = 22,517.16 × 10,946.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,325.99x = 246,487,287.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,487,287.73/16,325.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,097.85

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