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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,290.32, 22,476.62 and 10,623.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,290.32, 22,476.62 and 10,623.29 is: 14,657.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,290.32 : 22,476.62 = 10,623.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,290.32/22,476.62 = 10,623.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,290.32x = 22,476.62 × 10,623.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,290.32x = 238,775,566.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,775,566.65/16,290.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,657.52

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