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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,297.70, 22,492.17 and 10,327.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,297.70, 22,492.17 and 10,327.19 is: 14,252.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,297.70 : 22,492.17 = 10,327.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,297.70/22,492.17 = 10,327.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,297.70x = 22,492.17 × 10,327.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,297.70x = 232,280,800.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,280,800.64/16,297.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,252.37

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