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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,277.73, 22,465.66 and 10,309.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,277.73, 22,465.66 and 10,309.95 is: 14,229.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,277.73 : 22,465.66 = 10,309.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,277.73/22,465.66 = 10,309.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,277.73x = 22,465.66 × 10,309.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,277.73x = 231,619,831.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,619,831.32/16,277.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,229.25

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