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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,197.52, 22,344.12 and 10,227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,197.52, 22,344.12 and 10,227.04 is: 14,107.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,197.52 : 22,344.12 = 10,227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,197.52/22,344.12 = 10,227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,197.52x = 22,344.12 × 10,227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,197.52x = 228,514,209.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,514,209.00/16,197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,107.98

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