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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,281.53, 22,472.02 and 9,910.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,281.53, 22,472.02 and 9,910.17 is: 13,678.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,281.53 : 22,472.02 = 9,910.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,281.53/22,472.02 = 9,910.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,281.53x = 22,472.02 × 9,910.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,281.53x = 222,701,537.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,701,537.22/16,281.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,678.17

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