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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,223.19, 22,376.45 and 10,547.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,223.19, 22,376.45 and 10,547.42 is: 14,547.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,223.19 : 22,376.45 = 10,547.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,223.19/22,376.45 = 10,547.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,223.19x = 22,376.45 × 10,547.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,223.19x = 236,013,730.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,013,730.75/16,223.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,547.93

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