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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,327.27, 22,518.25 and 10,950.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,327.27, 22,518.25 and 10,950.59 is: 15,102.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,327.27 : 22,518.25 = 10,950.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,327.27/22,518.25 = 10,950.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,327.27x = 22,518.25 × 10,950.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,327.27x = 246,588,213.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,588,213.78/16,327.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,102.84

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