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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,444.80, 22,682.88 and 10,149.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,444.80, 22,682.88 and 10,149.12 is: 13,999.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,444.80 : 22,682.88 = 10,149.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,444.80/22,682.88 = 10,149.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,444.80x = 22,682.88 × 10,149.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,444.80x = 230,211,271.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,211,271.07/16,444.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,999.03

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