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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,348.84, 22,565.22 and 10,375.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,348.84, 22,565.22 and 10,375.72 is: 14,320.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,348.84 : 22,565.22 = 10,375.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,348.84/22,565.22 = 10,375.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,348.84x = 22,565.22 × 10,375.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,348.84x = 234,130,404.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,130,404.46/16,348.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,320.92

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