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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,243.67, 22,407.73 and 10,264.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,243.67, 22,407.73 and 10,264.97 is: 14,160.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,243.67 : 22,407.73 = 10,264.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,243.67/22,407.73 = 10,264.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,243.67x = 22,407.73 × 10,264.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,243.67x = 230,014,706.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,014,706.57/16,243.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,160.26

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