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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.92, 22,438.02 and 10,678.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.92, 22,438.02 and 10,678.12 is: 14,743.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.92 : 22,438.02 = 10,678.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.92/22,438.02 = 10,678.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.92x = 22,438.02 × 10,678.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.92x = 239,595,870.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,595,870.12/16,250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,743.53

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