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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,159.64, 22,285.28 and 10,488.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,159.64, 22,285.28 and 10,488.32 is: 14,464.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,159.64 : 22,285.28 = 10,488.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,159.64/22,285.28 = 10,488.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,159.64x = 22,285.28 × 10,488.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,159.64x = 233,735,147.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,735,147.93/16,159.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,464.13

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