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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,063.68, 22,174.26 and 10,890.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,063.68, 22,174.26 and 10,890.75 is: 15,033.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,063.68 : 22,174.26 = 10,890.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,063.68/22,174.26 = 10,890.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,063.68x = 22,174.26 × 10,890.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,063.68x = 241,494,322.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,494,322.10/16,063.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,033.56

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