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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,419.71, 22,655.03 and 10,043.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,419.71, 22,655.03 and 10,043.98 is: 13,858.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,419.71 : 22,655.03 = 10,043.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,419.71/22,655.03 = 10,043.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,419.71x = 22,655.03 × 10,043.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,419.71x = 227,546,561.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,546,561.36/16,419.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,858.13

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