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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,308.36, 22,505.10 and 10,719

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,308.36, 22,505.10 and 10,719 is: 14,791.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,308.36 : 22,505.10 = 10,719 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,308.36/22,505.10 = 10,719/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,308.36x = 22,505.10 × 10,719
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,308.36x = 241,232,166.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,232,166.90/16,308.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,791.93

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