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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,266.88, 22,450.69 and 10,299.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,266.88, 22,450.69 and 10,299.10 is: 14,214.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,266.88 : 22,450.69 = 10,299.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,266.88/22,450.69 = 10,299.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,266.88x = 22,450.69 × 10,299.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,266.88x = 231,221,929.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,221,929.19/16,266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,214.28

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