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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,279.05, 22,467.48 and 10,311.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,279.05, 22,467.48 and 10,311.27 is: 14,231.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,279.05 : 22,467.48 = 10,311.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,279.05/22,467.48 = 10,311.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,279.05x = 22,467.48 × 10,311.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,279.05x = 231,668,252.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,668,252.50/16,279.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,231.07

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