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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,294.26, 22,488.48 and 10,326.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,294.26, 22,488.48 and 10,326.48 is: 14,252.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,294.26 : 22,488.48 = 10,326.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,294.26/22,488.48 = 10,326.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,294.26x = 22,488.48 × 10,326.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,294.26x = 232,226,838.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,226,838.95/16,294.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,252.06

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