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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,129.32, 22,252.84 and 10,161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,129.32, 22,252.84 and 10,161.52 is: 14,019.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,129.32 : 22,252.84 = 10,161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,129.32/22,252.84 = 10,161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,129.32x = 22,252.84 × 10,161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,129.32x = 226,122,678.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,122,678.72/16,129.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,019.36

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