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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,351.72, 22,565.86 and 10,067.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,351.72, 22,565.86 and 10,067.72 is: 13,893.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,351.72 : 22,565.86 = 10,067.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,351.72/22,565.86 = 10,067.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,351.72x = 22,565.86 × 10,067.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,351.72x = 227,186,760.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,186,760.04/16,351.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,893.75

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