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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,181.40, 22,327.70 and 10,216.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,181.40, 22,327.70 and 10,216.28 is: 14,096.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,181.40 : 22,327.70 = 10,216.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,181.40/22,327.70 = 10,216.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,181.40x = 22,327.70 × 10,216.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,181.40x = 228,106,034.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,106,034.96/16,181.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,096.80

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