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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,295.87, 22,490.71 and 10,328.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,295.87, 22,490.71 and 10,328.09 is: 14,254.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,295.87 : 22,490.71 = 10,328.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,295.87/22,490.71 = 10,328.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,295.87x = 22,490.71 × 10,328.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,295.87x = 232,285,938.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,285,938.77/16,295.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,254.28

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