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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,225.05, 22,368.33 and 10,253.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,225.05, 22,368.33 and 10,253.73 is: 14,136.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,225.05 : 22,368.33 = 10,253.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,225.05/22,368.33 = 10,253.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,225.05x = 22,368.33 × 10,253.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,225.05x = 229,358,816.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,358,816.37/16,225.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,136.09

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