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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,002.32, 22,092.36 and 10,714.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,002.32, 22,092.36 and 10,714.64 is: 14,792.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,002.32 : 22,092.36 = 10,714.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,002.32/22,092.36 = 10,714.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,002.32x = 22,092.36 × 10,714.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,002.32x = 236,711,684.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,711,684.15/16,002.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,792.34

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