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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.08, 22,291.92 and 10,103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.08, 22,291.92 and 10,103.52 is: 13,945.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.08 : 22,291.92 = 10,103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.08/22,291.92 = 10,103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.08x = 22,291.92 × 10,103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.08x = 225,226,859.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,226,859.56/16,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,945.87

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