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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,131.81, 22,271.16 and 10,752.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,131.81, 22,271.16 and 10,752.81 is: 14,845.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,131.81 : 22,271.16 = 10,752.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,131.81/22,271.16 = 10,752.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,131.81x = 22,271.16 × 10,752.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,131.81x = 239,477,551.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,477,551.96/16,131.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,845.05

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