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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,299.55, 22,492.60 and 10,010.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,299.55, 22,492.60 and 10,010.71 is: 13,814.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,299.55 : 22,492.60 = 10,010.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,299.55/22,492.60 = 10,010.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,299.55x = 22,492.60 × 10,010.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,299.55x = 225,166,936.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,166,936.38/16,299.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,814.30

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