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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,092.83, 22,187.40 and 10,417.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,092.83, 22,187.40 and 10,417.52 is: 14,362.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,092.83 : 22,187.40 = 10,417.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,092.83/22,187.40 = 10,417.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,092.83x = 22,187.40 × 10,417.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,092.83x = 231,137,683.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,137,683.25/16,092.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,362.77

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