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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,095.36, 22,217.04 and 10,137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,095.36, 22,217.04 and 10,137 is: 13,992.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,095.36 : 22,217.04 = 10,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,095.36/22,217.04 = 10,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,095.36x = 22,217.04 × 10,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,095.36x = 225,214,134.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,214,134.48/16,095.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,992.49

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