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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,241.07, 22,405.10 and 10,281.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,241.07, 22,405.10 and 10,281.54 is: 14,183.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,241.07 : 22,405.10 = 10,281.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,241.07/22,405.10 = 10,281.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,241.07x = 22,405.10 × 10,281.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,241.07x = 230,358,880.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,358,880.45/16,241.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,183.73

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