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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,299.54, 22,494.24 and 10,329.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,299.54, 22,494.24 and 10,329.03 is: 14,254.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,299.54 : 22,494.24 = 10,329.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,299.54/22,494.24 = 10,329.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,299.54x = 22,494.24 × 10,329.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,299.54x = 232,343,679.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,343,679.79/16,299.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,254.62

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