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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,306.66, 22,516.98 and 10,348.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,306.66, 22,516.98 and 10,348.90 is: 14,290.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,306.66 : 22,516.98 = 10,348.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,306.66/22,516.98 = 10,348.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,306.66x = 22,516.98 × 10,348.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,306.66x = 233,025,974.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,025,974.32/16,306.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,290.23

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