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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,130.52, 22,263.12 and 10,158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,130.52, 22,263.12 and 10,158.12 is: 14,020.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,130.52 : 22,263.12 = 10,158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,130.52/22,263.12 = 10,158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,130.52x = 22,263.12 × 10,158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,130.52x = 226,151,444.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,151,444.53/16,130.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,020.10

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