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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,233.40, 22,415.34 and 10,274.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,233.40, 22,415.34 and 10,274.68 is: 14,187.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,233.40 : 22,415.34 = 10,274.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,233.40/22,415.34 = 10,274.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,233.40x = 22,415.34 × 10,274.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,233.40x = 230,310,445.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,310,445.59/16,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,187.44

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