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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,311.66, 22,523.88 and 10,353.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,311.66, 22,523.88 and 10,353.90 is: 14,297.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,311.66 : 22,523.88 = 10,353.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,311.66/22,523.88 = 10,353.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,311.66x = 22,523.88 × 10,353.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,311.66x = 233,210,001.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,210,001.13/16,311.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,297.13

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