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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,149.82, 22,290.66 and 10,772.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,149.82, 22,290.66 and 10,772.50 is: 14,868.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,149.82 : 22,290.66 = 10,772.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,149.82/22,290.66 = 10,772.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,149.82x = 22,290.66 × 10,772.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,149.82x = 240,126,134.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,126,134.85/16,149.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,868.66

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