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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,183.36, 22,339.94 and 10,881.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,183.36, 22,339.94 and 10,881.25 is: 15,020.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,183.36 : 22,339.94 = 10,881.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,183.36/22,339.94 = 10,881.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,183.36x = 22,339.94 × 10,881.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,183.36x = 243,086,472.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,086,472.13/16,183.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,020.77

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