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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,129.62, 22,266.36 and 10,760.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,129.62, 22,266.36 and 10,760.98 is: 14,855.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,129.62 : 22,266.36 = 10,760.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,129.62/22,266.36 = 10,760.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,129.62x = 22,266.36 × 10,760.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,129.62x = 239,607,854.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,607,854.63/16,129.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,855.15

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