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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,106.54, 22,218.63 and 10,126.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,106.54, 22,218.63 and 10,126.94 is: 13,969.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,106.54 : 22,218.63 = 10,126.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,106.54/22,218.63 = 10,126.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,106.54x = 22,218.63 × 10,126.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,106.54x = 225,006,732.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,006,732.89/16,106.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,969.90

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