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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,121.94, 22,242.69 and 10,151.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,121.94, 22,242.69 and 10,151.43 is: 14,005.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,121.94 : 22,242.69 = 10,151.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,121.94/22,242.69 = 10,151.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,121.94x = 22,242.69 × 10,151.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,121.94x = 225,795,110.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,795,110.55/16,121.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,005.46

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