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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,322.58, 22,521.06 and 10,352.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,322.58, 22,521.06 and 10,352.04 is: 14,283.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,322.58 : 22,521.06 = 10,352.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,322.58/22,521.06 = 10,352.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,322.58x = 22,521.06 × 10,352.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,322.58x = 233,138,913.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,138,913.96/16,322.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,283.21

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