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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,324.48, 22,523.85 and 10,353.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,324.48, 22,523.85 and 10,353.97 is: 14,285.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,324.48 : 22,523.85 = 10,353.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,324.48/22,523.85 = 10,353.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,324.48x = 22,523.85 × 10,353.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,324.48x = 233,211,295.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,211,295.34/16,324.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,285.99

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