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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,518.32, 22,785.68 and 10,226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,518.32, 22,785.68 and 10,226.24 is: 14,106.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,518.32 : 22,785.68 = 10,226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,518.32/22,785.68 = 10,226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,518.32x = 22,785.68 × 10,226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,518.32x = 233,011,832.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,011,832.24/16,518.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,106.27

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