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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,262.30, 22,437.96 and 10,213.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,262.30, 22,437.96 and 10,213.53 is: 14,092.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,262.30 : 22,437.96 = 10,213.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,262.30/22,437.96 = 10,213.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,262.30x = 22,437.96 × 10,213.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,262.30x = 229,170,777.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,170,777.60/16,262.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,092.15

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