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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,349.84, 22,566.60 and 10,376.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,349.84, 22,566.60 and 10,376.72 is: 14,322.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,349.84 : 22,566.60 = 10,376.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,349.84/22,566.60 = 10,376.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,349.84x = 22,566.60 × 10,376.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,349.84x = 234,167,289.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,167,289.55/16,349.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,322.30

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