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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,329.44, 22,538.76 and 10,047.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,329.44, 22,538.76 and 10,047.44 is: 13,868.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,329.44 : 22,538.76 = 10,047.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,329.44/22,538.76 = 10,047.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,329.44x = 22,538.76 × 10,047.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,329.44x = 226,456,838.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,456,838.77/16,329.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,868.01

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