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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,289.18, 22,481.48 and 10,321.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,289.18, 22,481.48 and 10,321.41 is: 14,245.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,289.18 : 22,481.48 = 10,321.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,289.18/22,481.48 = 10,321.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,289.18x = 22,481.48 × 10,321.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,289.18x = 232,040,572.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,040,572.49/16,289.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,245.07

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