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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,178.46, 22,322.88 and 10,514.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,178.46, 22,322.88 and 10,514.04 is: 14,507.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,178.46 : 22,322.88 = 10,514.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,178.46/22,322.88 = 10,514.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,178.46x = 22,322.88 × 10,514.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,178.46x = 234,703,653.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,703,653.24/16,178.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,507.17

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