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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,054.98, 22,165.97 and 10,392.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,054.98, 22,165.97 and 10,392.26 is: 14,347.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,054.98 : 22,165.97 = 10,392.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,054.98/22,165.97 = 10,392.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,054.98x = 22,165.97 × 10,392.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,054.98x = 230,354,523.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,354,523.39/16,054.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,347.85

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