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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,124.64, 22,246.24 and 10,156.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,124.64, 22,246.24 and 10,156.68 is: 14,012.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,124.64 : 22,246.24 = 10,156.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,124.64/22,246.24 = 10,156.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,124.64x = 22,246.24 × 10,156.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,124.64x = 225,947,940.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,947,940.88/16,124.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,012.59

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