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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,177.64, 22,314.72 and 10,432.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,177.64, 22,314.72 and 10,432.56 is: 14,390.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,177.64 : 22,314.72 = 10,432.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,177.64/22,314.72 = 10,432.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,177.64x = 22,314.72 × 10,432.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,177.64x = 232,799,655.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,799,655.28/16,177.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,390.21

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