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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,392.52, 22,622.86 and 10,020.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,392.52, 22,622.86 and 10,020.31 is: 13,828.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,392.52 : 22,622.86 = 10,020.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,392.52/22,622.86 = 10,020.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,392.52x = 22,622.86 × 10,020.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,392.52x = 226,688,070.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,688,070.29/16,392.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,828.75

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