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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.92, 22,395.38 and 10,550.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.92, 22,395.38 and 10,550.79 is: 14,562.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.92 : 22,395.38 = 10,550.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.92/22,395.38 = 10,550.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.92x = 22,395.38 × 10,550.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.92x = 236,288,898.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,288,898.60/16,225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,562.43

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