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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,252.80, 22,430.36 and 10,207.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,252.80, 22,430.36 and 10,207.44 is: 14,087.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,252.80 : 22,430.36 = 10,207.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,252.80/22,430.36 = 10,207.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,252.80x = 22,430.36 × 10,207.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,252.80x = 228,956,553.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,956,553.88/16,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,087.21

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