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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,250.63, 22,414.32 and 10,276.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,250.63, 22,414.32 and 10,276.47 is: 14,174.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,250.63 : 22,414.32 = 10,276.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,250.63/22,414.32 = 10,276.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,250.63x = 22,414.32 × 10,276.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,250.63x = 230,340,087.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,340,087.05/16,250.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,174.23

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