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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,140.77, 22,266.57 and 10,765.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,140.77, 22,266.57 and 10,765.69 is: 14,851.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,140.77 : 22,266.57 = 10,765.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,140.77/22,266.57 = 10,765.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,140.77x = 22,266.57 × 10,765.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,140.77x = 239,714,974.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,714,974.69/16,140.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,851.52

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