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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,293.06, 22,486.83 and 10,325.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,293.06, 22,486.83 and 10,325.28 is: 14,250.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,293.06 : 22,486.83 = 10,325.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,293.06/22,486.83 = 10,325.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,293.06x = 22,486.83 × 10,325.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,293.06x = 232,182,816.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,182,816.06/16,293.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,250.41

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