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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,298.70, 22,493.55 and 10,328.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,298.70, 22,493.55 and 10,328.19 is: 14,253.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,298.70 : 22,493.55 = 10,328.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,298.70/22,493.55 = 10,328.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,298.70x = 22,493.55 × 10,328.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,298.70x = 232,317,658.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,317,658.17/16,298.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,253.75

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