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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,178.76, 22,333.57 and 10,876.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,178.76, 22,333.57 and 10,876.65 is: 15,014.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,178.76 : 22,333.57 = 10,876.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,178.76/22,333.57 = 10,876.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,178.76x = 22,333.57 × 10,876.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,178.76x = 242,914,457.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,914,457.77/16,178.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,014.41

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