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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,313.44, 22,501.12 and 10,029.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,313.44, 22,501.12 and 10,029.28 is: 13,833.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,313.44 : 22,501.12 = 10,029.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,313.44/22,501.12 = 10,029.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,313.44x = 22,501.12 × 10,029.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,313.44x = 225,670,032.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,670,032.79/16,313.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,833.38

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