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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,208.27, 22,371.57 and 10,557.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,208.27, 22,371.57 and 10,557.09 is: 14,571.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,208.27 : 22,371.57 = 10,557.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,208.27/22,371.57 = 10,557.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,208.27x = 22,371.57 × 10,557.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,208.27x = 236,178,677.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,178,677.93/16,208.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,571.50

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