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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,423.22, 24,622.50 and 10,173.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,423.22, 24,622.50 and 10,173.68 is: 15,252.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,423.22 : 24,622.50 = 10,173.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,423.22/24,622.50 = 10,173.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,423.22x = 24,622.50 × 10,173.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,423.22x = 250,501,435.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,501,435.80/16,423.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,252.88

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