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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,319.66, 22,534.92 and 10,361.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,319.66, 22,534.92 and 10,361.90 is: 14,308.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,319.66 : 22,534.92 = 10,361.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,319.66/22,534.92 = 10,361.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,319.66x = 22,534.92 × 10,361.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,319.66x = 233,504,587.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,504,587.55/16,319.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,308.18

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