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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.79, 22,202.38 and 10,644.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.79, 22,202.38 and 10,644.85 is: 14,683.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.79 : 22,202.38 = 10,644.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.79/22,202.38 = 10,644.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.79x = 22,202.38 × 10,644.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.79x = 236,341,045.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,341,045.80/16,095.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,683.41

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