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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.39, 22,370.36 and 10,556.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.39, 22,370.36 and 10,556.22 is: 14,570.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.39 : 22,370.36 = 10,556.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.39/22,370.36 = 10,556.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.39x = 22,370.36 × 10,556.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.39x = 236,146,441.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,146,441.64/16,207.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,570.29

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