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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,060.26, 22,155.66 and 10,396.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,060.26, 22,155.66 and 10,396.82 is: 14,342.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,060.26 : 22,155.66 = 10,396.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,060.26/22,155.66 = 10,396.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,060.26x = 22,155.66 × 10,396.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,060.26x = 230,348,409.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,348,409.00/16,060.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,342.76

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