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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,339.76, 22,544.36 and 10,368.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,339.76, 22,544.36 and 10,368.48 is: 14,305.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,339.76 : 22,544.36 = 10,368.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,339.76/22,544.36 = 10,368.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,339.76x = 22,544.36 × 10,368.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,339.76x = 233,750,745.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,750,745.77/16,339.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,305.64

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