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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,335.37, 22,534.86 and 10,036.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,335.37, 22,534.86 and 10,036.81 is: 13,845.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,335.37 : 22,534.86 = 10,036.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,335.37/22,534.86 = 10,036.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,335.37x = 22,534.86 × 10,036.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,335.37x = 226,178,108.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,178,108.20/16,335.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,845.91

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