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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,222.98, 22,391.19 and 10,250.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,222.98, 22,391.19 and 10,250.85 is: 14,148.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,222.98 : 22,391.19 = 10,250.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,222.98/22,391.19 = 10,250.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,222.98x = 22,391.19 × 10,250.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,222.98x = 229,528,730.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,528,730.01/16,222.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,148.37

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