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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,081.83, 22,172.22 and 10,406.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,081.83, 22,172.22 and 10,406.52 is: 14,347.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,081.83 : 22,172.22 = 10,406.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,081.83/22,172.22 = 10,406.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,081.83x = 22,172.22 × 10,406.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,081.83x = 230,735,650.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,735,650.87/16,081.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,347.60

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