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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,301.97, 22,495.92 and 10,013.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,301.97, 22,495.92 and 10,013.13 is: 13,817.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,301.97 : 22,495.92 = 10,013.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,301.97/22,495.92 = 10,013.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,301.97x = 22,495.92 × 10,013.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,301.97x = 225,254,571.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,254,571.43/16,301.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,817.63

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