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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,304.58, 22,510.98 and 10,263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,304.58, 22,510.98 and 10,263.60 is: 14,170.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,304.58 : 22,510.98 = 10,263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,304.58/22,510.98 = 10,263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,304.58x = 22,510.98 × 10,263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,304.58x = 231,043,694.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,043,694.33/16,304.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,170.48

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