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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,127.49, 22,256.87 and 10,740.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,127.49, 22,256.87 and 10,740.59 is: 14,822.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,127.49 : 22,256.87 = 10,740.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,127.49/22,256.87 = 10,740.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,127.49x = 22,256.87 × 10,740.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,127.49x = 239,051,915.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,051,915.35/16,127.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,822.64

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