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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,092.99, 22,187.79 and 10,417.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,092.99, 22,187.79 and 10,417.73 is: 14,363.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,092.99 : 22,187.79 = 10,417.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,092.99/22,187.79 = 10,417.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,092.99x = 22,187.79 × 10,417.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,092.99x = 231,146,294.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,146,294.58/16,092.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,363.17

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