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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,299.66, 22,507.32 and 10,341.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,299.66, 22,507.32 and 10,341.90 is: 14,280.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,299.66 : 22,507.32 = 10,341.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,299.66/22,507.32 = 10,341.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,299.66x = 22,507.32 × 10,341.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,299.66x = 232,768,452.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,768,452.71/16,299.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,280.57

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