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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,208.69, 22,372.22 and 10,558.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,208.69, 22,372.22 and 10,558.94 is: 14,574.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,208.69 : 22,372.22 = 10,558.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,208.69/22,372.22 = 10,558.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,208.69x = 22,372.22 × 10,558.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,208.69x = 236,226,843.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,226,843.18/16,208.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,574.09

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