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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,108.74, 22,209.53 and 10,433.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,108.74, 22,209.53 and 10,433.48 is: 14,384.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,108.74 : 22,209.53 = 10,433.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,108.74/22,209.53 = 10,433.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,108.74x = 22,209.53 × 10,433.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,108.74x = 231,722,523.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,722,523.85/16,108.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,384.89

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