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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,406.25, 22,640.63 and 10,122.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,406.25, 22,640.63 and 10,122.27 is: 13,968.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,406.25 : 22,640.63 = 10,122.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,406.25/22,640.63 = 10,122.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,406.25x = 22,640.63 × 10,122.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,406.25x = 229,174,519.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,174,519.22/16,406.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,968.73

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