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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,427.15, 22,671.25 and 10,058.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,427.15, 22,671.25 and 10,058.03 is: 13,881.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,427.15 : 22,671.25 = 10,058.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,427.15/22,671.25 = 10,058.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,427.15x = 22,671.25 × 10,058.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,427.15x = 228,028,059.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,028,059.15/16,427.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,881.17

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