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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,338.88, 22,539.36 and 10,360.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,338.88, 22,539.36 and 10,360.64 is: 14,292.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,338.88 : 22,539.36 = 10,360.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,338.88/22,539.36 = 10,360.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,338.88x = 22,539.36 × 10,360.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,338.88x = 233,522,194.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,522,194.79/16,338.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,292.42

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