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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,222.16, 24,316.67 and 10,303.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,222.16, 24,316.67 and 10,303.37 is: 15,444.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,222.16 : 24,316.67 = 10,303.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,222.16/24,316.67 = 10,303.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,222.16x = 24,316.67 × 10,303.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,222.16x = 250,543,475.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,543,475.08/16,222.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,444.52

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