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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,256.82, 22,444.07 and 10,293.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,256.82, 22,444.07 and 10,293.60 is: 14,211.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,256.82 : 22,444.07 = 10,293.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,256.82/22,444.07 = 10,293.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,256.82x = 22,444.07 × 10,293.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,256.82x = 231,030,278.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,030,278.95/16,256.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,211.28

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