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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,184.37, 22,341.33 and 10,882.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,184.37, 22,341.33 and 10,882.26 is: 15,022.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,184.37 : 22,341.33 = 10,882.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,184.37/22,341.33 = 10,882.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,184.37x = 22,341.33 × 10,882.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,184.37x = 243,124,161.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,124,161.81/16,184.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,022.16

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