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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,136.43, 22,258.62 and 10,157.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,136.43, 22,258.62 and 10,157.73 is: 14,011.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,136.43 : 22,258.62 = 10,157.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,136.43/22,258.62 = 10,157.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,136.43x = 22,258.62 × 10,157.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,136.43x = 226,097,052.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,097,052.13/16,136.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,011.59

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