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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,131.81, 22,252.25 and 10,153.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,131.81, 22,252.25 and 10,153.10 is: 14,005.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,131.81 : 22,252.25 = 10,153.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,131.81/22,252.25 = 10,153.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,131.81x = 22,252.25 × 10,153.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,131.81x = 225,929,349.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,929,349.72/16,131.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,005.21

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