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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,260.17, 22,442.74 and 10,299.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,260.17, 22,442.74 and 10,299.98 is: 14,216.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,260.17 : 22,442.74 = 10,299.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,260.17/22,442.74 = 10,299.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,260.17x = 22,442.74 × 10,299.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,260.17x = 231,159,803.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,159,803.50/16,260.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,216.33

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