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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,126.56, 22,246.24 and 10,146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,126.56, 22,246.24 and 10,146.96 is: 13,997.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,126.56 : 22,246.24 = 10,146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,126.56/22,246.24 = 10,146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,126.56x = 22,246.24 × 10,146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,126.56x = 225,731,707.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,731,707.43/16,126.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,997.51

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