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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,293.66, 22,499.04 and 10,335.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,293.66, 22,499.04 and 10,335.90 is: 14,272.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,293.66 : 22,499.04 = 10,335.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,293.66/22,499.04 = 10,335.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,293.66x = 22,499.04 × 10,335.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,293.66x = 232,547,827.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,547,827.54/16,293.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,272.29

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