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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,126.02, 22,256.91 and 10,153.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,126.02, 22,256.91 and 10,153.62 is: 14,013.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,126.02 : 22,256.91 = 10,153.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,126.02/22,256.91 = 10,153.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,126.02x = 22,256.91 × 10,153.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,126.02x = 225,988,206.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,988,206.51/16,126.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,013.89

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