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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,535.66, 22,822.82 and 10,167.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,535.66, 22,822.82 and 10,167.73 is: 14,033.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,535.66 : 22,822.82 = 10,167.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,535.66/22,822.82 = 10,167.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,535.66x = 22,822.82 × 10,167.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,535.66x = 232,056,271.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,056,271.60/16,535.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,033.69

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