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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,423.17, 22,656.77 and 10,050.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,423.17, 22,656.77 and 10,050.07 is: 13,864.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,423.17 : 22,656.77 = 10,050.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,423.17/22,656.77 = 10,050.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,423.17x = 22,656.77 × 10,050.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,423.17x = 227,702,011.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,702,011.19/16,423.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,864.68

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