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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,228.33, 22,391.56 and 10,562.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,228.33, 22,391.56 and 10,562.48 is: 14,573.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,228.33 : 22,391.56 = 10,562.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,228.33/22,391.56 = 10,562.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,228.33x = 22,391.56 × 10,562.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,228.33x = 236,510,404.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,510,404.67/16,228.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,573.92

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