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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,111.88, 22,246.98 and 10,449.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,111.88, 22,246.98 and 10,449.32 is: 14,428.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,111.88 : 22,246.98 = 10,449.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,111.88/22,246.98 = 10,449.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,111.88x = 22,246.98 × 10,449.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,111.88x = 232,465,813.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,465,813.05/16,111.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,428.22

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