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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,108, 22,236.32 and 10,148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,108, 22,236.32 and 10,148.44 is: 14,009.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,108 : 22,236.32 = 10,148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,108/22,236.32 = 10,148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,108x = 22,236.32 × 10,148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,108x = 225,663,959.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,663,959.34/16,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,009.43

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