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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,148.61, 22,277.20 and 10,484.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,148.61, 22,277.20 and 10,484.28 is: 14,463.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,148.61 : 22,277.20 = 10,484.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,148.61/22,277.20 = 10,484.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,148.61x = 22,277.20 × 10,484.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,148.61x = 233,560,402.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,560,402.42/16,148.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,463.19

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