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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,072.30, 22,159.08 and 10,397.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,072.30, 22,159.08 and 10,397.04 is: 14,334.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,072.30 : 22,159.08 = 10,397.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,072.30/22,159.08 = 10,397.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,072.30x = 22,159.08 × 10,397.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,072.30x = 230,388,841.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,388,841.12/16,072.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,334.53

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