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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,130.62, 22,267.74 and 10,761.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,130.62, 22,267.74 and 10,761.98 is: 14,856.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,130.62 : 22,267.74 = 10,761.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,130.62/22,267.74 = 10,761.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,130.62x = 22,267.74 × 10,761.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,130.62x = 239,644,972.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,644,972.53/16,130.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,856.53

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