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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.12, 22,303.26 and 10,774.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.12, 22,303.26 and 10,774.26 is: 14,869.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.12 : 22,303.26 = 10,774.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.12/22,303.26 = 10,774.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.12x = 22,303.26 × 10,774.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.12x = 240,301,122.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,301,122.09/16,161.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,869.09

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