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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,055.25, 22,148.76 and 10,391.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,055.25, 22,148.76 and 10,391.82 is: 14,335.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,055.25 : 22,148.76 = 10,391.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,055.25/22,148.76 = 10,391.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,055.25x = 22,148.76 × 10,391.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,055.25x = 230,165,927.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,165,927.14/16,055.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,335.87

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