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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,301.88, 22,493.97 and 10,329.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,301.88, 22,493.97 and 10,329.55 is: 14,253.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,301.88 : 22,493.97 = 10,329.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,301.88/22,493.97 = 10,329.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,301.88x = 22,493.97 × 10,329.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,301.88x = 232,352,531.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,352,531.58/16,301.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,253.11

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