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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,344.88, 22,548.72 and 10,895.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,344.88, 22,548.72 and 10,895.20 is: 15,030.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,344.88 : 22,548.72 = 10,895.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,344.88/22,548.72 = 10,895.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,344.88x = 22,548.72 × 10,895.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,344.88x = 245,672,814.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,672,814.14/16,344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,030.57

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