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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,167.62, 22,312.23 and 10,780.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,167.62, 22,312.23 and 10,780.76 is: 14,878.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,167.62 : 22,312.23 = 10,780.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,167.62/22,312.23 = 10,780.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,167.62x = 22,312.23 × 10,780.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,167.62x = 240,542,796.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,542,796.69/16,167.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,878.06

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