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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,256.07, 22,443.04 and 10,292.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,256.07, 22,443.04 and 10,292.85 is: 14,210.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,256.07 : 22,443.04 = 10,292.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,256.07/22,443.04 = 10,292.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,256.07x = 22,443.04 × 10,292.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,256.07x = 231,002,732.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,002,732.05/16,256.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,210.25

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