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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,425.61, 22,669.01 and 10,056.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,425.61, 22,669.01 and 10,056.41 is: 13,878.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,425.61 : 22,669.01 = 10,056.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,425.61/22,669.01 = 10,056.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,425.61x = 22,669.01 × 10,056.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,425.61x = 227,968,770.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,968,770.65/16,425.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,878.86

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