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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,396.54, 22,626.84 and 10,023.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,396.54, 22,626.84 and 10,023.10 is: 13,831.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,396.54 : 22,626.84 = 10,023.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,396.54/22,626.84 = 10,023.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,396.54x = 22,626.84 × 10,023.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,396.54x = 226,791,080.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,791,080.00/16,396.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,831.64

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