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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,108.54, 22,217.29 and 10,433.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,108.54, 22,217.29 and 10,433.28 is: 14,389.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,108.54 : 22,217.29 = 10,433.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,108.54/22,217.29 = 10,433.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,108.54x = 22,217.29 × 10,433.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,108.54x = 231,799,207.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,799,207.41/16,108.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,389.83

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