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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,042.77, 22,153.23 and 10,084.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,042.77, 22,153.23 and 10,084.41 is: 13,925.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,042.77 : 22,153.23 = 10,084.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,042.77/22,153.23 = 10,084.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,042.77x = 22,153.23 × 10,084.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,042.77x = 223,402,254.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,402,254.14/16,042.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,925.42

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