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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,167.92, 22,312.76 and 10,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,167.92, 22,312.76 and 10,117.20 is: 13,962.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,167.92 : 22,312.76 = 10,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,167.92/22,312.76 = 10,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,167.92x = 22,312.76 × 10,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,167.92x = 225,742,655.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,742,655.47/16,167.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,962.38

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