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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,314.66, 22,528.02 and 10,356.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,314.66, 22,528.02 and 10,356.90 is: 14,301.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,314.66 : 22,528.02 = 10,356.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,314.66/22,528.02 = 10,356.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,314.66x = 22,528.02 × 10,356.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,314.66x = 233,320,450.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,320,450.34/16,314.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,301.28

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