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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,289.19, 22,472.10 and 10,626.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,289.19, 22,472.10 and 10,626.12 is: 14,659.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,289.19 : 22,472.10 = 10,626.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,289.19/22,472.10 = 10,626.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,289.19x = 22,472.10 × 10,626.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,289.19x = 238,791,231.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,791,231.25/16,289.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,659.49

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