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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,307.58, 22,515.12 and 10,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,307.58, 22,515.12 and 10,266.60 is: 14,174.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,307.58 : 22,515.12 = 10,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,307.58/22,515.12 = 10,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,307.58x = 22,515.12 × 10,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,307.58x = 231,153,730.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,153,730.99/16,307.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,174.62

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