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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,154.08, 22,287.18 and 10,187.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,154.08, 22,287.18 and 10,187.26 is: 14,054.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,154.08 : 22,287.18 = 10,187.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,154.08/22,287.18 = 10,187.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,154.08x = 22,287.18 × 10,187.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,154.08x = 227,045,297.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,045,297.33/16,154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,054.98

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