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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,161.75, 22,297.41 and 10,191.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,161.75, 22,297.41 and 10,191.24 is: 14,060.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,161.75 : 22,297.41 = 10,191.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,161.75/22,297.41 = 10,191.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,161.75x = 22,297.41 × 10,191.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,161.75x = 227,238,256.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,238,256.69/16,161.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,060.25

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