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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,230.42, 22,383.90 and 10,563.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,230.42, 22,383.90 and 10,563.06 is: 14,567.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,230.42 : 22,383.90 = 10,563.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,230.42/22,383.90 = 10,563.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,230.42x = 22,383.90 × 10,563.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,230.42x = 236,442,478.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,442,478.73/16,230.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,567.86

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