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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,083.58, 22,201.86 and 10,423.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,083.58, 22,201.86 and 10,423.19 is: 14,388.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,083.58 : 22,201.86 = 10,423.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,083.58/22,201.86 = 10,423.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,083.58x = 22,201.86 × 10,423.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,083.58x = 231,414,166.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,414,166.05/16,083.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,388.22

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