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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,128.62, 22,264.98 and 10,759.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,128.62, 22,264.98 and 10,759.98 is: 14,853.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,128.62 : 22,264.98 = 10,759.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,128.62/22,264.98 = 10,759.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,128.62x = 22,264.98 × 10,759.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,128.62x = 239,570,739.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,570,739.50/16,128.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,853.77

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