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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,130.61, 22,268.33 and 10,084.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,130.61, 22,268.33 and 10,084.21 is: 13,921.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,130.61 : 22,268.33 = 10,084.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,130.61/22,268.33 = 10,084.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,130.61x = 22,268.33 × 10,084.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,130.61x = 224,558,422.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,558,422.83/16,130.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,921.26

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