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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,159.44, 22,306.38 and 10,189.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,159.44, 22,306.38 and 10,189.92 is: 14,066.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,159.44 : 22,306.38 = 10,189.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,159.44/22,306.38 = 10,189.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,159.44x = 22,306.38 × 10,189.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,159.44x = 227,300,227.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,300,227.69/16,159.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,066.10

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