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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,173.66, 22,325.55 and 10,209.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,173.66, 22,325.55 and 10,209.24 is: 14,092.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,173.66 : 22,325.55 = 10,209.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,173.66/22,325.55 = 10,209.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,173.66x = 22,325.55 × 10,209.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,173.66x = 227,926,898.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,926,898.08/16,173.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,092.47

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