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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,051.84, 22,154.60 and 10,755.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,051.84, 22,154.60 and 10,755.88 is: 14,845.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,051.84 : 22,154.60 = 10,755.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,051.84/22,154.60 = 10,755.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,051.84x = 22,154.60 × 10,755.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,051.84x = 238,292,219.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,292,219.05/16,051.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,845.17

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