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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,527.36, 22,811.76 and 10,236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,527.36, 22,811.76 and 10,236 is: 14,128.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,527.36 : 22,811.76 = 10,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,527.36/22,811.76 = 10,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,527.36x = 22,811.76 × 10,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,527.36x = 233,501,175.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,501,175.36/16,527.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,128.16

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