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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,001.92, 22,072.94 and 10,327.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,001.92, 22,072.94 and 10,327.76 is: 14,246.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,001.92 : 22,072.94 = 10,327.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,001.92/22,072.94 = 10,327.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,001.92x = 22,072.94 × 10,327.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,001.92x = 227,964,026.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,964,026.81/16,001.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,246.04

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