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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.92, 22,442.74 and 10,207.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.92, 22,442.74 and 10,207.74 is: 14,093.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.92 : 22,442.74 = 10,207.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.92/22,442.74 = 10,207.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.92x = 22,442.74 × 10,207.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.92x = 229,089,654.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,089,654.81/16,254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,093.56

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