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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,312.11, 22,502.55 and 10,334.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,312.11, 22,502.55 and 10,334.31 is: 14,256.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,312.11 : 22,502.55 = 10,334.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,312.11/22,502.55 = 10,334.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,312.11x = 22,502.55 × 10,334.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,312.11x = 232,548,275.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,548,275.82/16,312.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,256.17

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