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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,512.25, 22,761.71 and 10,127.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,512.25, 22,761.71 and 10,127.02 is: 13,959.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,512.25 : 22,761.71 = 10,127.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,512.25/22,761.71 = 10,127.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,512.25x = 22,761.71 × 10,127.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,512.25x = 230,508,292.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,508,292.40/16,512.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,959.84

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