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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,247.16, 22,409.10 and 10,273.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,247.16, 22,409.10 and 10,273.08 is: 14,169.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,247.16 : 22,409.10 = 10,273.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,247.16/22,409.10 = 10,273.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,247.16x = 22,409.10 × 10,273.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,247.16x = 230,210,477.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,210,477.03/16,247.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,169.27

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