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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.12, 22,440.96 and 10,284.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.12, 22,440.96 and 10,284.24 is: 14,190.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.12 : 22,440.96 = 10,284.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.12/22,440.96 = 10,284.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.12x = 22,440.96 × 10,284.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.12x = 230,788,218.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,788,218.47/16,263.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,190.89

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