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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,157.64, 22,310.46 and 10,495.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,157.64, 22,310.46 and 10,495.20 is: 14,491.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,157.64 : 22,310.46 = 10,495.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,157.64/22,310.46 = 10,495.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,157.64x = 22,310.46 × 10,495.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,157.64x = 234,152,739.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,152,739.79/16,157.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,491.77

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