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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,146.48, 22,276.44 and 10,560.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,146.48, 22,276.44 and 10,560.72 is: 14,570.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,146.48 : 22,276.44 = 10,560.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,146.48/22,276.44 = 10,560.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,146.48x = 22,276.44 × 10,560.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,146.48x = 235,255,245.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,255,245.44/16,146.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,570.06

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