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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,652.18, 22,993.27 and 10,288.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,652.18, 22,993.27 and 10,288.01 is: 14,205.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,652.18 : 22,993.27 = 10,288.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,652.18/22,993.27 = 10,288.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,652.18x = 22,993.27 × 10,288.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,652.18x = 236,555,023.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,555,023.46/16,652.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,205.65

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