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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,162.68, 22,303.32 and 10,115.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,162.68, 22,303.32 and 10,115.64 is: 13,958.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,162.68 : 22,303.32 = 10,115.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,162.68/22,303.32 = 10,115.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,162.68x = 22,303.32 × 10,115.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,162.68x = 225,612,355.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,612,355.92/16,162.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,958.85

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