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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,382.71, 22,608.62 and 10,010.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,382.71, 22,608.62 and 10,010.35 is: 13,814.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,382.71 : 22,608.62 = 10,010.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,382.71/22,608.62 = 10,010.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,382.71x = 22,608.62 × 10,010.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,382.71x = 226,320,199.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,320,199.22/16,382.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,814.58

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