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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,228.15, 22,389.56 and 10,183.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,228.15, 22,389.56 and 10,183.71 is: 14,050.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,228.15 : 22,389.56 = 10,183.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,228.15/22,389.56 = 10,183.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,228.15x = 22,389.56 × 10,183.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,228.15x = 228,008,883.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,008,883.10/16,228.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,050.21

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