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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,144.89, 22,290.72 and 10,104.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,144.89, 22,290.72 and 10,104.30 is: 13,950.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,144.89 : 22,290.72 = 10,104.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,144.89/22,290.72 = 10,104.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,144.89x = 22,290.72 × 10,104.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,144.89x = 225,232,122.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,232,122.10/16,144.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,950.68

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