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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,136.80, 22,278.48 and 10,473.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,136.80, 22,278.48 and 10,473.76 is: 14,460.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,136.80 : 22,278.48 = 10,473.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,136.80/22,278.48 = 10,473.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,136.80x = 22,278.48 × 10,473.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,136.80x = 233,339,452.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,339,452.68/16,136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,460.08

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