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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,122.88, 22,250.28 and 10,152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,122.88, 22,250.28 and 10,152.28 is: 14,010.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,122.88 : 22,250.28 = 10,152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,122.88/22,250.28 = 10,152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,122.88x = 22,250.28 × 10,152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,122.88x = 225,891,072.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,891,072.64/16,122.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,010.59

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