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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,275.73, 22,462.90 and 10,307.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,275.73, 22,462.90 and 10,307.95 is: 14,226.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,275.73 : 22,462.90 = 10,307.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,275.73/22,462.90 = 10,307.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,275.73x = 22,462.90 × 10,307.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,275.73x = 231,546,450.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,546,450.06/16,275.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,226.49

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