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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,152.68, 22,281.40 and 10,092.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,152.68, 22,281.40 and 10,092.41 is: 13,921.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,152.68 : 22,281.40 = 10,092.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,152.68/22,281.40 = 10,092.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,152.68x = 22,281.40 × 10,092.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,152.68x = 224,873,024.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,873,024.17/16,152.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,921.72

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