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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,305.12, 22,498.92 and 10,326.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,305.12, 22,498.92 and 10,326.24 is: 14,248.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,305.12 : 22,498.92 = 10,326.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,305.12/22,498.92 = 10,326.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,305.12x = 22,498.92 × 10,326.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,305.12x = 232,329,247.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,329,247.66/16,305.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,248.85

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