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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,170.48, 22,307.36 and 10,506.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,170.48, 22,307.36 and 10,506.15 is: 14,493.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,170.48 : 22,307.36 = 10,506.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,170.48/22,307.36 = 10,506.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,170.48x = 22,307.36 × 10,506.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,170.48x = 234,364,417.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,364,417.73/16,170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,493.35

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