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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,211.98, 22,376.01 and 10,239.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,211.98, 22,376.01 and 10,239.85 is: 14,133.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,211.98 : 22,376.01 = 10,239.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,211.98/22,376.01 = 10,239.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,211.98x = 22,376.01 × 10,239.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,211.98x = 229,126,986.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,126,986.00/16,211.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,133.19

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