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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,160.14, 22,313.91 and 10,497.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,160.14, 22,313.91 and 10,497.70 is: 14,495.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,160.14 : 22,313.91 = 10,497.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,160.14/22,313.91 = 10,497.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,160.14x = 22,313.91 × 10,497.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,160.14x = 234,244,733.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,244,733.01/16,160.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,495.22

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