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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,057.44, 22,154.31 and 10,757.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,057.44, 22,154.31 and 10,757.61 is: 14,842.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,057.44 : 22,154.31 = 10,757.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,057.44/22,154.31 = 10,757.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,057.44x = 22,154.31 × 10,757.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,057.44x = 238,327,426.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,327,426.80/16,057.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,842.18

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