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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,311.61, 22,501.86 and 10,333.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,311.61, 22,501.86 and 10,333.81 is: 14,255.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,311.61 : 22,501.86 = 10,333.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,311.61/22,501.86 = 10,333.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,311.61x = 22,501.86 × 10,333.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,311.61x = 232,529,935.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,529,935.26/16,311.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,255.49

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