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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,235.52, 22,408.48 and 10,263.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,235.52, 22,408.48 and 10,263.36 is: 14,165.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,235.52 : 22,408.48 = 10,263.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,235.52/22,408.48 = 10,263.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,235.52x = 22,408.48 × 10,263.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,235.52x = 229,986,297.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,986,297.29/16,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,165.63

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