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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,309.19, 22,484.72 and 10,632.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,309.19, 22,484.72 and 10,632.71 is: 14,658.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,309.19 : 22,484.72 = 10,632.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,309.19/22,484.72 = 10,632.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,309.19x = 22,484.72 × 10,632.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,309.19x = 239,073,454.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,073,454.03/16,309.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,658.82

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