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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,339.40, 22,544.92 and 10,682.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,339.40, 22,544.92 and 10,682.43 is: 14,739.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,339.40 : 22,544.92 = 10,682.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,339.40/22,544.92 = 10,682.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,339.40x = 22,544.92 × 10,682.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,339.40x = 240,834,363.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,834,363.62/16,339.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,739.49

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