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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,050.38, 22,159.26 and 10,471.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,050.38, 22,159.26 and 10,471.10 is: 14,456.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,050.38 : 22,159.26 = 10,471.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,050.38/22,159.26 = 10,471.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,050.38x = 22,159.26 × 10,471.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,050.38x = 232,031,716.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,031,716.59/16,050.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,456.47

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