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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,236.72, 22,404.20 and 10,276.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,236.72, 22,404.20 and 10,276.55 is: 14,180.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,236.72 : 22,404.20 = 10,276.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,236.72/22,404.20 = 10,276.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,236.72x = 22,404.20 × 10,276.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,236.72x = 230,237,718.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,237,718.11/16,236.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,180.06

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