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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,149.03, 22,286.58 and 10,762.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,149.03, 22,286.58 and 10,762.11 is: 14,852.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,149.03 : 22,286.58 = 10,762.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,149.03/22,286.58 = 10,762.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,149.03x = 22,286.58 × 10,762.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,149.03x = 239,850,625.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,850,625.48/16,149.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,852.32

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