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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,350.93, 22,568.63 and 10,068.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,350.93, 22,568.63 and 10,068.57 is: 13,897.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,350.93 : 22,568.63 = 10,068.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,350.93/22,568.63 = 10,068.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,350.93x = 22,568.63 × 10,068.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,350.93x = 227,233,780.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,233,780.62/16,350.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,897.30

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