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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,157.08, 22,291.32 and 10,190.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,157.08, 22,291.32 and 10,190.28 is: 14,059.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,157.08 : 22,291.32 = 10,190.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,157.08/22,291.32 = 10,190.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,157.08x = 22,291.32 × 10,190.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,157.08x = 227,154,792.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,154,792.37/16,157.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,059.15

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