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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,055.48, 22,166.66 and 10,392.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,055.48, 22,166.66 and 10,392.76 is: 14,348.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,055.48 : 22,166.66 = 10,392.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,055.48/22,166.66 = 10,392.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,055.48x = 22,166.66 × 10,392.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,055.48x = 230,372,777.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,372,777.38/16,055.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,348.55

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