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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.06, 22,249.44 and 10,735.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.06, 22,249.44 and 10,735.26 is: 14,815.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.06 : 22,249.44 = 10,735.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.06/22,249.44 = 10,735.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.06x = 22,249.44 × 10,735.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.06x = 238,853,523.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,853,523.25/16,122.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,815.32

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