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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,158.64, 22,311.84 and 10,496.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,158.64, 22,311.84 and 10,496.20 is: 14,493.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,158.64 : 22,311.84 = 10,496.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,158.64/22,311.84 = 10,496.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,158.64x = 22,311.84 × 10,496.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,158.64x = 234,189,535.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,189,535.01/16,158.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,493.15

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