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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,675.16, 22,012.53 and 10,168.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,675.16, 22,012.53 and 10,168.07 is: 15,251.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675.16 : 22,012.53 = 10,168.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675.16/22,012.53 = 10,168.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675.16x = 22,012.53 × 10,168.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675.16x = 223,824,797.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,824,797.72/14,675.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,251.95

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