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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,437.94, 22,684.35 and 10,150.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,437.94, 22,684.35 and 10,150.31 is: 14,007.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,437.94 : 22,684.35 = 10,150.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,437.94/22,684.35 = 10,150.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,437.94x = 22,684.35 × 10,150.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,437.94x = 230,253,279.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,253,279.42/16,437.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,007.43

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