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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,110.27, 22,226.70 and 10,449.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,110.27, 22,226.70 and 10,449.36 is: 14,416.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,110.27 : 22,226.70 = 10,449.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,110.27/22,226.70 = 10,449.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,110.27x = 22,226.70 × 10,449.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,110.27x = 232,254,789.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,254,789.91/16,110.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,416.57

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