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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,202.63, 22,363.80 and 10,551.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,202.63, 22,363.80 and 10,551.47 is: 14,563.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,202.63 : 22,363.80 = 10,551.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,202.63/22,363.80 = 10,551.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,202.63x = 22,363.80 × 10,551.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,202.63x = 235,970,813.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,970,813.40/16,202.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,563.73

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