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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,150.24, 22,276.96 and 10,176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,150.24, 22,276.96 and 10,176.80 is: 14,037.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,150.24 : 22,276.96 = 10,176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,150.24/22,276.96 = 10,176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,150.24x = 22,276.96 × 10,176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,150.24x = 226,708,166.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,708,166.53/16,150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,037.45

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