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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,055.75, 22,149.45 and 10,392.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,055.75, 22,149.45 and 10,392.32 is: 14,336.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,055.75 : 22,149.45 = 10,392.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,055.75/22,149.45 = 10,392.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,055.75x = 22,149.45 × 10,392.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,055.75x = 230,184,172.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,184,172.22/16,055.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,336.56

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