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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,294.98, 22,489.47 and 10,327.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,294.98, 22,489.47 and 10,327.22 is: 14,253.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,294.98 : 22,489.47 = 10,327.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,294.98/22,489.47 = 10,327.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,294.98x = 22,489.47 × 10,327.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,294.98x = 232,253,591.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,253,591.93/16,294.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,253.08

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