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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,061.69, 22,167.98 and 10,757.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,061.69, 22,167.98 and 10,757.31 is: 14,846.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,061.69 : 22,167.98 = 10,757.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,061.69/22,167.98 = 10,757.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,061.69x = 22,167.98 × 10,757.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,061.69x = 238,467,736.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,467,736.36/16,061.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,846.99

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