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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.15, 22,451.04 and 10,591.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.15, 22,451.04 and 10,591.02 is: 14,618.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.15 : 22,451.04 = 10,591.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.15/22,451.04 = 10,591.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.15x = 22,451.04 × 10,591.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.15x = 237,779,413.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,779,413.66/16,266.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,618.05

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