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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,178.22, 24,221.66 and 10,902.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,178.22, 24,221.66 and 10,902.78 is: 16,323.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,178.22 : 24,221.66 = 10,902.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,178.22/24,221.66 = 10,902.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,178.22x = 24,221.66 × 10,902.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,178.22x = 264,083,375.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,083,375.70/16,178.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,323.39

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