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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,308.69, 22,484.03 and 10,632.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,308.69, 22,484.03 and 10,632.21 is: 14,658.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,308.69 : 22,484.03 = 10,632.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,308.69/22,484.03 = 10,632.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,308.69x = 22,484.03 × 10,632.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,308.69x = 239,054,875.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,054,875.45/16,308.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,658.13

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