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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,264.90, 22,444.68 and 10,512.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,264.90, 22,444.68 and 10,512.28 is: 14,506.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,264.90 : 22,444.68 = 10,512.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,264.90/22,444.68 = 10,512.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,264.90x = 22,444.68 × 10,512.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,264.90x = 235,944,760.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,944,760.67/16,264.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,506.38

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