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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.41, 22,420.99 and 10,569.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.41, 22,420.99 and 10,569.15 is: 14,587.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.41 : 22,420.99 = 10,569.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.41/22,420.99 = 10,569.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.41x = 22,420.99 × 10,569.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.41x = 236,970,806.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,970,806.46/16,244.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,587.84

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