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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.56, 22,292.19 and 10,485.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.56, 22,292.19 and 10,485.02 is: 14,472.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.56 : 22,292.19 = 10,485.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.56/22,292.19 = 10,485.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.56x = 22,292.19 × 10,485.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.56x = 233,734,021.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,734,021.54/16,150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,472.19

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