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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,155.58, 22,289.25 and 10,188.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,155.58, 22,289.25 and 10,188.76 is: 14,057.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,155.58 : 22,289.25 = 10,188.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,155.58/22,289.25 = 10,188.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,155.58x = 22,289.25 × 10,188.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,155.58x = 227,099,818.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,099,818.83/16,155.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,057.05

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