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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,167.11, 22,297.97 and 10,503.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,167.11, 22,297.97 and 10,503.68 is: 14,486.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,167.11 : 22,297.97 = 10,503.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,167.11/22,297.97 = 10,503.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,167.11x = 22,297.97 × 10,503.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,167.11x = 234,210,741.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,210,741.53/16,167.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,486.87

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