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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,366.56, 22,586.88 and 10,079.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,366.56, 22,586.88 and 10,079.28 is: 13,910.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,366.56 : 22,586.88 = 10,079.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,366.56/22,586.88 = 10,079.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,366.56x = 22,586.88 × 10,079.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,366.56x = 227,659,487.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,659,487.85/16,366.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,910.04

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