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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,228.96, 22,404.88 and 10,568.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,228.96, 22,404.88 and 10,568.64 is: 14,590.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,228.96 : 22,404.88 = 10,568.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,228.96/22,404.88 = 10,568.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,228.96x = 22,404.88 × 10,568.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,228.96x = 236,789,110.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,789,110.96/16,228.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,590.53

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