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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,317.27, 22,521.92 and 10,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,317.27, 22,521.92 and 10,026 is: 13,838.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,317.27 : 22,521.92 = 10,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,317.27/22,521.92 = 10,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,317.27x = 22,521.92 × 10,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,317.27x = 225,804,719.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,804,719.79/16,317.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,838.39

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