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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,172.16, 22,323.48 and 10,207.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,172.16, 22,323.48 and 10,207.74 is: 14,090.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,172.16 : 22,323.48 = 10,207.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,172.16/22,323.48 = 10,207.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,172.16x = 22,323.48 × 10,207.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,172.16x = 227,872,279.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,872,279.74/16,172.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,090.40

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