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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,145.96, 22,273.06 and 10,842.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,145.96, 22,273.06 and 10,842.28 is: 14,956.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,145.96 : 22,273.06 = 10,842.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,145.96/22,273.06 = 10,842.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,145.96x = 22,273.06 × 10,842.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,145.96x = 241,490,752.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,490,752.98/16,145.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,956.73

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