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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,207.24, 22,372.14 and 10,905.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,207.24, 22,372.14 and 10,905.13 is: 15,053.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,207.24 : 22,372.14 = 10,905.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,207.24/22,372.14 = 10,905.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,207.24x = 22,372.14 × 10,905.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,207.24x = 243,971,040.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,971,040.55/16,207.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,053.22

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