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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,383.91, 22,609.05 and 10,021.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,383.91, 22,609.05 and 10,021.16 is: 13,828.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,383.91 : 22,609.05 = 10,021.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,383.91/22,609.05 = 10,021.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,383.91x = 22,609.05 × 10,021.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,383.91x = 226,568,907.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,568,907.50/16,383.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,828.74

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