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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,021.14, 22,117.77 and 10,725

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,021.14, 22,117.77 and 10,725 is: 14,806.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,021.14 : 22,117.77 = 10,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,021.14/22,117.77 = 10,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,021.14x = 22,117.77 × 10,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,021.14x = 237,213,083.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,213,083.25/16,021.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,806.25

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