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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,358.16, 22,573.08 and 10,070.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,358.16, 22,573.08 and 10,070.64 is: 13,896.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,358.16 : 22,573.08 = 10,070.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,358.16/22,573.08 = 10,070.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,358.16x = 22,573.08 × 10,070.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,358.16x = 227,325,362.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,325,362.37/16,358.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,896.76

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