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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.96, 22,441.23 and 10,291.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.96, 22,441.23 and 10,291.43 is: 14,200.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.96 : 22,441.23 = 10,291.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.96/22,441.23 = 10,291.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.96x = 22,441.23 × 10,291.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.96x = 230,952,235.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,952,235.45/16,263.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,200.25

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