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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,108.56, 22,239.54 and 10,529.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,108.56, 22,239.54 and 10,529.28 is: 14,536.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,108.56 : 22,239.54 = 10,529.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,108.56/22,239.54 = 10,529.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,108.56x = 22,239.54 × 10,529.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,108.56x = 234,166,343.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,166,343.73/16,108.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,536.76

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