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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,127.60, 22,251.96 and 10,160.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,127.60, 22,251.96 and 10,160.24 is: 14,018.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,127.60 : 22,251.96 = 10,160.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,127.60/22,251.96 = 10,160.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,127.60x = 22,251.96 × 10,160.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,127.60x = 226,085,254.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,085,254.07/16,127.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,018.53

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