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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,206.72, 22,371.36 and 10,618.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,206.72, 22,371.36 and 10,618.08 is: 14,656.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,206.72 : 22,371.36 = 10,618.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,206.72/22,371.36 = 10,618.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,206.72x = 22,371.36 × 10,618.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,206.72x = 237,540,890.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,540,890.19/16,206.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,656.94

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