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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,168.46, 22,315.54 and 10,121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,168.46, 22,315.54 and 10,121.50 is: 13,969.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,168.46 : 22,315.54 = 10,121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,168.46/22,315.54 = 10,121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,168.46x = 22,315.54 × 10,121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,168.46x = 225,866,738.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,866,738.11/16,168.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,969.59

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