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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,093.83, 22,188.78 and 10,418.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,093.83, 22,188.78 and 10,418.52 is: 14,364.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,093.83 : 22,188.78 = 10,418.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,093.83/22,188.78 = 10,418.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,093.83x = 22,188.78 × 10,418.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,093.83x = 231,174,248.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,174,248.21/16,093.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,364.15

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