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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.44, 22,446.72 and 10,298.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.44, 22,446.72 and 10,298.88 is: 14,205.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.44 : 22,446.72 = 10,298.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.44/22,446.72 = 10,298.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.44x = 22,446.72 × 10,298.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.44x = 231,176,075.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,176,075.67/16,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,205.73

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