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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,154.02, 22,285.02 and 10,488.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,154.02, 22,285.02 and 10,488.34 is: 14,469.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,154.02 : 22,285.02 = 10,488.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,154.02/22,285.02 = 10,488.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,154.02x = 22,285.02 × 10,488.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,154.02x = 233,732,866.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,732,866.67/16,154.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,469.02

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