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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,203.63, 22,365.18 and 10,552.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,203.63, 22,365.18 and 10,552.47 is: 14,565.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,203.63 : 22,365.18 = 10,552.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,203.63/22,365.18 = 10,552.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,203.63x = 22,365.18 × 10,552.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,203.63x = 236,007,890.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,007,890.99/16,203.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,565.12

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