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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,244.67, 22,409.11 and 10,265.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,244.67, 22,409.11 and 10,265.97 is: 14,161.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,244.67 : 22,409.11 = 10,265.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,244.67/22,409.11 = 10,265.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,244.67x = 22,409.11 × 10,265.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,244.67x = 230,051,250.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,051,250.99/16,244.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,161.65

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