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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,179.16, 22,333.14 and 10,214.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,179.16, 22,333.14 and 10,214.74 is: 14,100.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,179.16 : 22,333.14 = 10,214.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,179.16/22,333.14 = 10,214.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,179.16x = 22,333.14 × 10,214.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,179.16x = 228,127,218.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,127,218.48/16,179.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,100.07

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