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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,062.29, 22,175.67 and 10,483.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,062.29, 22,175.67 and 10,483.01 is: 14,472.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,062.29 : 22,175.67 = 10,483.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,062.29/22,175.67 = 10,483.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,062.29x = 22,175.67 × 10,483.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,062.29x = 232,467,659.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,467,659.49/16,062.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,472.89

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