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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,146.89, 22,293.48 and 10,106.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,146.89, 22,293.48 and 10,106.30 is: 13,953.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,146.89 : 22,293.48 = 10,106.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,146.89/22,293.48 = 10,106.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,146.89x = 22,293.48 × 10,106.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,146.89x = 225,304,596.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,304,596.92/16,146.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,953.44

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