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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,239.07, 22,402.33 and 10,279.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,239.07, 22,402.33 and 10,279.54 is: 14,180.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,239.07 : 22,402.33 = 10,279.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,239.07/22,402.33 = 10,279.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,239.07x = 22,402.33 × 10,279.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,239.07x = 230,285,647.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,285,647.33/16,239.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,180.96

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