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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,329.48, 22,530.74 and 10,358.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,329.48, 22,530.74 and 10,358.96 is: 14,292.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,329.48 : 22,530.74 = 10,358.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,329.48/22,530.74 = 10,358.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,329.48x = 22,530.74 × 10,358.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,329.48x = 233,395,034.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,395,034.43/16,329.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,292.86

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