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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,262.94, 22,425.04 and 10,587.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,262.94, 22,425.04 and 10,587.22 is: 14,598.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,262.94 : 22,425.04 = 10,587.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,262.94/22,425.04 = 10,587.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,262.94x = 22,425.04 × 10,587.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,262.94x = 237,418,831.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,418,831.99/16,262.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,598.76

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