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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,320.40, 22,522.80 and 10,034.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,320.40, 22,522.80 and 10,034.80 is: 13,848.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,320.40 : 22,522.80 = 10,034.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,320.40/22,522.80 = 10,034.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,320.40x = 22,522.80 × 10,034.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,320.40x = 226,011,793.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,011,793.44/16,320.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,848.42

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