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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,183.54, 22,336.62 and 10,211.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,183.54, 22,336.62 and 10,211.22 is: 14,093.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,183.54 : 22,336.62 = 10,211.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,183.54/22,336.62 = 10,211.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,183.54x = 22,336.62 × 10,211.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,183.54x = 228,084,140.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,084,140.88/16,183.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,093.59

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