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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,116.69, 22,230.87 and 10,737.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,116.69, 22,230.87 and 10,737.43 is: 14,810.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,116.69 : 22,230.87 = 10,737.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,116.69/22,230.87 = 10,737.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,116.69x = 22,230.87 × 10,737.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,116.69x = 238,702,375.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,702,375.02/16,116.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,810.88

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