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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,130.06, 22,268.74 and 10,751.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,130.06, 22,268.74 and 10,751.06 is: 14,842.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,130.06 : 22,268.74 = 10,751.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,130.06/22,268.74 = 10,751.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,130.06x = 22,268.74 × 10,751.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,130.06x = 239,412,559.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,412,559.86/16,130.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,842.63

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