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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,308.19, 22,483.33 and 10,631.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,308.19, 22,483.33 and 10,631.71 is: 14,657.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,308.19 : 22,483.33 = 10,631.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,308.19/22,483.33 = 10,631.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,308.19x = 22,483.33 × 10,631.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,308.19x = 239,036,244.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,036,244.39/16,308.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,657.44

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