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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,326.72, 22,535.04 and 10,044.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,326.72, 22,535.04 and 10,044.36 is: 13,863.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,326.72 : 22,535.04 = 10,044.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,326.72/22,535.04 = 10,044.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,326.72x = 22,535.04 × 10,044.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,326.72x = 226,350,054.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,350,054.37/16,326.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,863.78

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