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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,524.08, 22,815.08 and 10,159.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,524.08, 22,815.08 and 10,159.22 is: 14,027.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,524.08 : 22,815.08 = 10,159.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,524.08/22,815.08 = 10,159.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,524.08x = 22,815.08 × 10,159.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,524.08x = 231,783,417.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,783,417.04/16,524.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,027.01

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