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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,033.56, 22,120.92 and 10,375.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,033.56, 22,120.92 and 10,375.47 is: 14,314.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,033.56 : 22,120.92 = 10,375.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,033.56/22,120.92 = 10,375.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,033.56x = 22,120.92 × 10,375.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,033.56x = 229,514,941.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,514,941.83/16,033.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,314.66

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