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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,337.48, 22,541.78 and 10,367

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,337.48, 22,541.78 and 10,367 is: 14,303.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,337.48 : 22,541.78 = 10,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,337.48/22,541.78 = 10,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,337.48x = 22,541.78 × 10,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,337.48x = 233,690,633.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,690,633.26/16,337.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,303.96

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