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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,147.53, 22,284.51 and 10,760.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,147.53, 22,284.51 and 10,760.61 is: 14,850.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,147.53 : 22,284.51 = 10,760.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,147.53/22,284.51 = 10,760.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,147.53x = 22,284.51 × 10,760.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,147.53x = 239,794,921.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,794,921.15/16,147.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,850.25

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