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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,256.96, 22,442.40 and 10,291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,256.96, 22,442.40 and 10,291.52 is: 14,207.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,256.96 : 22,442.40 = 10,291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,256.96/22,442.40 = 10,291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,256.96x = 22,442.40 × 10,291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,256.96x = 230,966,408.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,966,408.45/16,256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,207.23

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