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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,545.06, 22,844.12 and 10,180.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,545.06, 22,844.12 and 10,180.22 is: 14,056.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,545.06 : 22,844.12 = 10,180.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,545.06/22,844.12 = 10,180.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,545.06x = 22,844.12 × 10,180.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,545.06x = 232,558,167.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,558,167.31/16,545.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,056.05

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