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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,353.27, 22,560.66 and 10,062

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,353.27, 22,560.66 and 10,062 is: 13,881.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,353.27 : 22,560.66 = 10,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,353.27/22,560.66 = 10,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,353.27x = 22,560.66 × 10,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,353.27x = 227,005,360.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,005,360.92/16,353.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,881.34

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