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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,107.87, 22,206.92 and 10,432.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,107.87, 22,206.92 and 10,432.47 is: 14,382.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,107.87 : 22,206.92 = 10,432.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,107.87/22,206.92 = 10,432.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,107.87x = 22,206.92 × 10,432.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,107.87x = 231,672,974.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,672,974.53/16,107.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,382.60

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