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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,064.87, 22,182.26 and 10,692.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,064.87, 22,182.26 and 10,692.47 is: 14,764.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,064.87 : 22,182.26 = 10,692.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,064.87/22,182.26 = 10,692.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,064.87x = 22,182.26 × 10,692.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,064.87x = 237,183,065.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,183,065.40/16,064.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,764.09

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