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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,131.84, 22,252.29 and 10,153.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,131.84, 22,252.29 and 10,153.13 is: 14,005.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,131.84 : 22,252.29 = 10,153.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,131.84/22,252.29 = 10,153.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,131.84x = 22,252.29 × 10,153.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,131.84x = 225,930,461.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,930,461.49/16,131.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,005.25

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