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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,222.05, 22,364.19 and 10,250.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,222.05, 22,364.19 and 10,250.73 is: 14,131.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,222.05 : 22,364.19 = 10,250.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,222.05/22,364.19 = 10,250.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,222.05x = 22,364.19 × 10,250.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,222.05x = 229,249,273.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,249,273.36/16,222.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,131.95

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