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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,102.76, 22,224.62 and 10,136.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,102.76, 22,224.62 and 10,136.34 is: 13,989.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,102.76 : 22,224.62 = 10,136.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,102.76/22,224.62 = 10,136.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,102.76x = 22,224.62 × 10,136.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,102.76x = 225,276,330.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,276,330.03/16,102.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,989.92

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