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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,294.76, 22,489.16 and 10,326.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,294.76, 22,489.16 and 10,326.96 is: 14,252.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,294.76 : 22,489.16 = 10,326.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,294.76/22,489.16 = 10,326.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,294.76x = 22,489.16 × 10,326.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,294.76x = 232,244,604.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,244,604.12/16,294.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,252.72

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