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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,297.77, 22,490.13 and 10,010.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,297.77, 22,490.13 and 10,010.01 is: 13,813.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,297.77 : 22,490.13 = 10,010.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,297.77/22,490.13 = 10,010.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,297.77x = 22,490.13 × 10,010.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,297.77x = 225,126,426.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,126,426.20/16,297.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,813.33

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