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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,313.66, 22,526.64 and 10,355.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,313.66, 22,526.64 and 10,355.90 is: 14,299.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,313.66 : 22,526.64 = 10,355.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,313.66/22,526.64 = 10,355.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,313.66x = 22,526.64 × 10,355.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,313.66x = 233,283,631.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,283,631.18/16,313.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,299.90

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