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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,198.08, 22,361.88 and 10,459.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,198.08, 22,361.88 and 10,459.04 is: 14,438.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,198.08 : 22,361.88 = 10,459.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,198.08/22,361.88 = 10,459.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,198.08x = 22,361.88 × 10,459.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,198.08x = 233,883,797.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,883,797.40/16,198.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,438.98

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