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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,431.55, 22,675.99 and 10,058.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,431.55, 22,675.99 and 10,058.01 is: 13,880.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,431.55 : 22,675.99 = 10,058.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,431.55/22,675.99 = 10,058.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,431.55x = 22,675.99 × 10,058.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,431.55x = 228,075,334.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,075,334.18/16,431.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,880.33

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