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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,464.06, 22,712.94 and 10,088.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,464.06, 22,712.94 and 10,088.28 is: 13,917.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,464.06 : 22,712.94 = 10,088.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,464.06/22,712.94 = 10,088.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,464.06x = 22,712.94 × 10,088.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,464.06x = 229,134,498.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,134,498.34/16,464.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,917.25

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