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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,354.58, 22,550.74 and 10,386.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,354.58, 22,550.74 and 10,386.50 is: 14,321.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,354.58 : 22,550.74 = 10,386.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,354.58/22,550.74 = 10,386.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,354.58x = 22,550.74 × 10,386.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,354.58x = 234,223,122.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,223,122.29/16,354.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,321.57

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