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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,267.64, 22,441.10 and 10,289.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,267.64, 22,441.10 and 10,289.24 is: 14,193.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,267.64 : 22,441.10 = 10,289.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,267.64/22,441.10 = 10,289.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,267.64x = 22,441.10 × 10,289.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,267.64x = 230,901,863.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,901,863.76/16,267.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,193.94

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