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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,126.08, 22,254.96 and 10,739.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,126.08, 22,254.96 and 10,739.28 is: 14,820.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,126.08 : 22,254.96 = 10,739.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,126.08/22,254.96 = 10,739.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,126.08x = 22,254.96 × 10,739.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,126.08x = 239,002,246.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,002,246.83/16,126.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,820.85

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