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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,360.32, 22,587.68 and 10,076.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,360.32, 22,587.68 and 10,076.32 is: 13,911.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,360.32 : 22,587.68 = 10,076.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,360.32/22,587.68 = 10,076.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,360.32x = 22,587.68 × 10,076.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,360.32x = 227,600,691.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,600,691.74/16,360.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,911.75

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