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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,275.23, 22,462.21 and 10,307.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,275.23, 22,462.21 and 10,307.45 is: 14,225.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,275.23 : 22,462.21 = 10,307.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,275.23/22,462.21 = 10,307.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,275.23x = 22,462.21 × 10,307.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,275.23x = 231,528,106.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,528,106.46/16,275.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,225.80

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