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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,182.39, 22,329.09 and 10,217.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,182.39, 22,329.09 and 10,217.28 is: 14,098.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,182.39 : 22,329.09 = 10,217.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,182.39/22,329.09 = 10,217.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,182.39x = 22,329.09 × 10,217.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,182.39x = 228,142,564.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,142,564.68/16,182.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,098.20

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