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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,129.96, 22,250.98 and 10,150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,129.96, 22,250.98 and 10,150.44 is: 14,002.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,129.96 : 22,250.98 = 10,150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,129.96/22,250.98 = 10,150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,129.96x = 22,250.98 × 10,150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,129.96x = 225,857,237.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,857,237.43/16,129.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,002.34

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