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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,217.58, 22,381.82 and 10,168.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,217.58, 22,381.82 and 10,168.79 is: 14,033.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,217.58 : 22,381.82 = 10,168.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,217.58/22,381.82 = 10,168.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,217.58x = 22,381.82 × 10,168.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,217.58x = 227,596,028.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,596,028.68/16,217.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,033.90

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