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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,311.54, 22,510.80 and 10,341.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,311.54, 22,510.80 and 10,341.03 is: 14,271.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,311.54 : 22,510.80 = 10,341.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,311.54/22,510.80 = 10,341.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,311.54x = 22,510.80 × 10,341.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,311.54x = 232,784,858.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,784,858.12/16,311.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,271.18

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