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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,216.44, 22,356.48 and 10,245.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,216.44, 22,356.48 and 10,245.12 is: 14,124.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,216.44 : 22,356.48 = 10,245.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,216.44/22,356.48 = 10,245.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,216.44x = 22,356.48 × 10,245.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,216.44x = 229,044,820.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,044,820.38/16,216.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,124.24

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