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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,178.55, 22,333.29 and 10,876.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,178.55, 22,333.29 and 10,876.45 is: 15,014.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,178.55 : 22,333.29 = 10,876.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,178.55/22,333.29 = 10,876.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,178.55x = 22,333.29 × 10,876.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,178.55x = 242,906,855.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,906,855.64/16,178.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,014.13

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