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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,293.26, 22,487.10 and 10,325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,293.26, 22,487.10 and 10,325.48 is: 14,250.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,293.26 : 22,487.10 = 10,325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,293.26/22,487.10 = 10,325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,293.26x = 22,487.10 × 10,325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,293.26x = 232,190,101.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,190,101.31/16,293.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,250.68

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