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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,392.24, 22,618.44 and 10,800

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,392.24, 22,618.44 and 10,800 is: 14,902.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,392.24 : 22,618.44 = 10,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,392.24/22,618.44 = 10,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,392.24x = 22,618.44 × 10,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,392.24x = 244,279,152
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,279,152/16,392.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,902.12

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