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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.32, 22,269.42 and 10,477.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.32, 22,269.42 and 10,477.56 is: 14,447.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.32 : 22,269.42 = 10,477.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.32/22,269.42 = 10,477.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.32x = 22,269.42 × 10,477.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.32x = 233,329,184.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,329,184.22/16,150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,447.34

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