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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,255.44, 22,442.18 and 10,292.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,255.44, 22,442.18 and 10,292.22 is: 14,209.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,255.44 : 22,442.18 = 10,292.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,255.44/22,442.18 = 10,292.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,255.44x = 22,442.18 × 10,292.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,255.44x = 230,979,802.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,979,802.38/16,255.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,209.38

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