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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,327.32, 22,519.72 and 10,652.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,327.32, 22,519.72 and 10,652.97 is: 14,693.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,327.32 : 22,519.72 = 10,652.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,327.32/22,519.72 = 10,652.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,327.32x = 22,519.72 × 10,652.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,327.32x = 239,901,872.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,901,872.66/16,327.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,693.28

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