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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,399.80, 22,633.46 and 10,030.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,399.80, 22,633.46 and 10,030.11 is: 13,842.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,399.80 : 22,633.46 = 10,030.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,399.80/22,633.46 = 10,030.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,399.80x = 22,633.46 × 10,030.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,399.80x = 227,016,043.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,016,043.33/16,399.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,842.61

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