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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,131.02, 22,261.73 and 10,744.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,131.02, 22,261.73 and 10,744.11 is: 14,827.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,131.02 : 22,261.73 = 10,744.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,131.02/22,261.73 = 10,744.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,131.02x = 22,261.73 × 10,744.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,131.02x = 239,182,422.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,182,422.19/16,131.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,827.49

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