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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.21, 22,550.52 and 10,955.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.21, 22,550.52 and 10,955.69 is: 15,124.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.21 : 22,550.52 = 10,955.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.21/22,550.52 = 10,955.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.21x = 22,550.52 × 10,955.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.21x = 247,056,352.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,056,352.62/16,335.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,124.16

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