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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,338.28, 22,552.86 and 10,373.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,338.28, 22,552.86 and 10,373.80 is: 14,319.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,338.28 : 22,552.86 = 10,373.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,338.28/22,552.86 = 10,373.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,338.28x = 22,552.86 × 10,373.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,338.28x = 233,958,859.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,958,859.07/16,338.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,319.67

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