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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,179.39, 22,324.95 and 10,214.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,179.39, 22,324.95 and 10,214.28 is: 14,094.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,179.39 : 22,324.95 = 10,214.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,179.39/22,324.95 = 10,214.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,179.39x = 22,324.95 × 10,214.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,179.39x = 228,033,290.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,033,290.29/16,179.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,094.06

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