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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,147.88, 22,274.98 and 10,169.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,147.88, 22,274.98 and 10,169.28 is: 14,027.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,147.88 : 22,274.98 = 10,169.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,147.88/22,274.98 = 10,169.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,147.88x = 22,274.98 × 10,169.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,147.88x = 226,520,508.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,520,508.61/16,147.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,027.88

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