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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,329.71, 22,546.13 and 10,960.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,329.71, 22,546.13 and 10,960.20 is: 15,132.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,329.71 : 22,546.13 = 10,960.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,329.71/22,546.13 = 10,960.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,329.71x = 22,546.13 × 10,960.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,329.71x = 247,110,169.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,110,169.41/16,329.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,132.55

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