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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,363.32, 22,591.82 and 10,079.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,363.32, 22,591.82 and 10,079.32 is: 13,915.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,363.32 : 22,591.82 = 10,079.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,363.32/22,591.82 = 10,079.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,363.32x = 22,591.82 × 10,079.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,363.32x = 227,710,183.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,710,183.16/16,363.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,915.89

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