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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,052.75, 22,152.80 and 10,463.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,052.75, 22,152.80 and 10,463.75 is: 14,439.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,052.75 : 22,152.80 = 10,463.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,052.75/22,152.80 = 10,463.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,052.75x = 22,152.80 × 10,463.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,052.75x = 231,801,308.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,801,308.68/16,052.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,439.98

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