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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,293.62, 22,487.60 and 10,325.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,293.62, 22,487.60 and 10,325.84 is: 14,251.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,293.62 : 22,487.60 = 10,325.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,293.62/22,487.60 = 10,325.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,293.62x = 22,487.60 × 10,325.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,293.62x = 232,203,272.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,203,272.96/16,293.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,251.18

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