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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,154.58, 22,287.87 and 10,187.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,154.58, 22,287.87 and 10,187.76 is: 14,055.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,154.58 : 22,287.87 = 10,187.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,154.58/22,287.87 = 10,187.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,154.58x = 22,287.87 × 10,187.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,154.58x = 227,063,470.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,063,470.47/16,154.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,055.67

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