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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,065.52, 22,167.78 and 10,092.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,065.52, 22,167.78 and 10,092.96 is: 13,926.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,065.52 : 22,167.78 = 10,092.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,065.52/22,167.78 = 10,092.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,065.52x = 22,167.78 × 10,092.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,065.52x = 223,738,554.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,738,554.68/16,065.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,926.63

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