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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,143.08, 22,274.34 and 10,175.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,143.08, 22,274.34 and 10,175.72 is: 14,040.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,143.08 : 22,274.34 = 10,175.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,143.08/22,274.34 = 10,175.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,143.08x = 22,274.34 × 10,175.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,143.08x = 226,657,447.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,657,447.02/16,143.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,040.53

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