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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,203.48, 22,364.96 and 10,552.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,203.48, 22,364.96 and 10,552.31 is: 14,564.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,203.48 : 22,364.96 = 10,552.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,203.48/22,364.96 = 10,552.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,203.48x = 22,364.96 × 10,552.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,203.48x = 236,001,969.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,001,969.70/16,203.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,564.90

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