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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,313.04, 22,504.77 and 10,029.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,313.04, 22,504.77 and 10,029.06 is: 13,835.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,313.04 : 22,504.77 = 10,029.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,313.04/22,504.77 = 10,029.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,313.04x = 22,504.77 × 10,029.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,313.04x = 225,701,688.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,701,688.62/16,313.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,835.66

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