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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.28, 22,398.36 and 10,567.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.28, 22,398.36 and 10,567.42 is: 14,580.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.28 : 22,398.36 = 10,567.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.28/22,398.36 = 10,567.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.28x = 22,398.36 × 10,567.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.28x = 236,692,861.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,692,861.06/16,233.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,580.72

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