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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.58, 22,424.22 and 10,294.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.58, 22,424.22 and 10,294.26 is: 14,191.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.58 : 22,424.22 = 10,294.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.58/22,424.22 = 10,294.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.58x = 22,424.22 × 10,294.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.58x = 230,840,750.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,840,750.98/16,265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,191.98

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