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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,129.05, 22,267.34 and 10,750.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,129.05, 22,267.34 and 10,750.06 is: 14,841.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,129.05 : 22,267.34 = 10,750.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,129.05/22,267.34 = 10,750.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,129.05x = 22,267.34 × 10,750.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,129.05x = 239,375,241.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,375,241.04/16,129.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,841.25

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