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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,289.62, 22,482.09 and 10,321.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,289.62, 22,482.09 and 10,321.84 is: 14,245.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,289.62 : 22,482.09 = 10,321.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,289.62/22,482.09 = 10,321.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,289.62x = 22,482.09 × 10,321.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,289.62x = 232,056,535.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,056,535.85/16,289.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,245.67

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