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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,317.62, 22,525.44 and 10,358.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,317.62, 22,525.44 and 10,358.45 is: 14,299.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,317.62 : 22,525.44 = 10,358.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,317.62/22,525.44 = 10,358.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,317.62x = 22,525.44 × 10,358.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,317.62x = 233,328,703.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,328,703.67/16,317.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,299.18

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