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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,507.52, 22,775.40 and 10,127.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,507.52, 22,775.40 and 10,127.56 is: 13,972.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,507.52 : 22,775.40 = 10,127.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,507.52/22,775.40 = 10,127.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,507.52x = 22,775.40 × 10,127.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,507.52x = 230,659,230.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,659,230.02/16,507.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,972.98

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