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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,222.14, 24,294.33 and 10,278.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,222.14, 24,294.33 and 10,278.36 is: 15,392.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,222.14 : 24,294.33 = 10,278.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,222.14/24,294.33 = 10,278.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,222.14x = 24,294.33 × 10,278.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,222.14x = 249,705,869.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,705,869.70/16,222.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,392.91

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