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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,226.33, 22,388.81 and 10,560.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,226.33, 22,388.81 and 10,560.48 is: 14,571.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,226.33 : 22,388.81 = 10,560.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,226.33/22,388.81 = 10,560.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,226.33x = 22,388.81 × 10,560.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,226.33x = 236,436,443.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,436,443.47/16,226.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,571.16

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