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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,072.68, 22,183.18 and 10,768.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,072.68, 22,183.18 and 10,768.34 is: 14,862.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,072.68 : 22,183.18 = 10,768.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,072.68/22,183.18 = 10,768.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,072.68x = 22,183.18 × 10,768.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,072.68x = 238,876,024.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,876,024.52/16,072.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,862.24

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