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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,315.94, 22,520.22 and 10,033.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,315.94, 22,520.22 and 10,033.58 is: 13,848.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,315.94 : 22,520.22 = 10,033.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,315.94/22,520.22 = 10,033.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,315.94x = 22,520.22 × 10,033.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,315.94x = 225,958,428.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,958,428.99/16,315.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,848.94

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