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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.79, 22,447.74 and 10,303.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.79, 22,447.74 and 10,303.62 is: 14,221.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.79 : 22,447.74 = 10,303.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.79/22,447.74 = 10,303.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.79x = 22,447.74 × 10,303.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.79x = 231,292,982.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,292,982.82/16,263.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,221.35

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