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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.12, 22,439.02 and 10,888.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.12, 22,439.02 and 10,888.78 is: 15,021.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.12 : 22,439.02 = 10,888.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.12/22,439.02 = 10,888.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.12x = 22,439.02 × 10,888.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.12x = 244,333,552.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,333,552.20/16,266.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,021.01

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