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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,128.06, 22,257.72 and 10,741.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,128.06, 22,257.72 and 10,741.26 is: 14,823.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,128.06 : 22,257.72 = 10,741.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,128.06/22,257.72 = 10,741.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,128.06x = 22,257.72 × 10,741.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,128.06x = 239,075,957.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,075,957.53/16,128.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,823.60

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