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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,130.82, 22,269.76 and 10,751.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,130.82, 22,269.76 and 10,751.82 is: 14,843.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,130.82 : 22,269.76 = 10,751.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,130.82/22,269.76 = 10,751.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,130.82x = 22,269.76 × 10,751.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,130.82x = 239,440,450.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,440,450.96/16,130.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,843.66

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