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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,408.53, 22,645.47 and 10,039.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,408.53, 22,645.47 and 10,039.36 is: 13,855.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,408.53 : 22,645.47 = 10,039.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,408.53/22,645.47 = 10,039.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,408.53x = 22,645.47 × 10,039.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,408.53x = 227,346,025.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,346,025.70/16,408.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,855.36

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