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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,132.52, 22,263.80 and 10,745.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,132.52, 22,263.80 and 10,745.61 is: 14,829.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,132.52 : 22,263.80 = 10,745.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,132.52/22,263.80 = 10,745.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,132.52x = 22,263.80 × 10,745.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,132.52x = 239,238,058.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,238,058.19/16,132.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,829.56

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