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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.14, 22,453.46 and 10,602.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.14, 22,453.46 and 10,602.26 is: 14,635.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.14 : 22,453.46 = 10,602.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.14/22,453.46 = 10,602.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.14x = 22,453.46 × 10,602.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.14x = 238,057,420.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,057,420.82/16,266.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,635.15

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