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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,154.73, 22,289.64 and 10,766.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,154.73, 22,289.64 and 10,766.51 is: 14,855.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,154.73 : 22,289.64 = 10,766.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,154.73/22,289.64 = 10,766.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,154.73x = 22,289.64 × 10,766.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,154.73x = 239,981,631.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,981,631.96/16,154.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,855.19

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