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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,112.94, 22,245.58 and 10,533.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,112.94, 22,245.58 and 10,533.66 is: 14,542.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,112.94 : 22,245.58 = 10,533.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,112.94/22,245.58 = 10,533.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,112.94x = 22,245.58 × 10,533.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,112.94x = 234,327,376.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,327,376.22/16,112.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,542.81

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