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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,151.56, 22,293.57 and 10,486.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,151.56, 22,293.57 and 10,486.02 is: 14,473.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,151.56 : 22,293.57 = 10,486.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,151.56/22,293.57 = 10,486.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,151.56x = 22,293.57 × 10,486.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,151.56x = 233,770,820.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,770,820.89/16,151.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,473.58

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