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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,131.56, 22,251.90 and 10,152.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,131.56, 22,251.90 and 10,152.85 is: 14,004.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,131.56 : 22,251.90 = 10,152.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,131.56/22,251.90 = 10,152.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,131.56x = 22,251.90 × 10,152.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,131.56x = 225,920,268.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,920,268.80/16,131.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,004.86

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