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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,140.77, 22,264.97 and 10,080.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,140.77, 22,264.97 and 10,080.47 is: 13,905.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,140.77 : 22,264.97 = 10,080.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,140.77/22,264.97 = 10,080.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,140.77x = 22,264.97 × 10,080.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,140.77x = 224,441,200.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,441,200.41/16,140.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,905.24

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