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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,167.36, 22,298.32 and 10,503.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,167.36, 22,298.32 and 10,503.93 is: 14,487.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,167.36 : 22,298.32 = 10,503.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,167.36/22,298.32 = 10,503.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,167.36x = 22,298.32 × 10,503.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,167.36x = 234,219,939.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,219,939.88/16,167.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,487.21

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