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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,370.40, 22,601.73 and 10,329.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,370.40, 22,601.73 and 10,329.12 is: 14,260.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,370.40 : 22,601.73 = 10,329.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,370.40/22,601.73 = 10,329.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,370.40x = 22,601.73 × 10,329.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,370.40x = 233,456,020.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,456,020.11/16,370.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,260.86

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