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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,106.36, 22,232.24 and 10,148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,106.36, 22,232.24 and 10,148 is: 14,007.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,106.36 : 22,232.24 = 10,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,106.36/22,232.24 = 10,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,106.36x = 22,232.24 × 10,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,106.36x = 225,612,771.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,612,771.52/16,106.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,007.68

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