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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,286.75, 22,465.09 and 10,312.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,286.75, 22,465.09 and 10,312.19 is: 14,224.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,286.75 : 22,465.09 = 10,312.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,286.75/22,465.09 = 10,312.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,286.75x = 22,465.09 × 10,312.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,286.75x = 231,664,345.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,664,345.50/16,286.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,224.10

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