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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,379.94, 22,597.75 and 10,328.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,379.94, 22,597.75 and 10,328.19 is: 14,248.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,379.94 : 22,597.75 = 10,328.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,379.94/22,597.75 = 10,328.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,379.94x = 22,597.75 × 10,328.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,379.94x = 233,393,855.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,393,855.57/16,379.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,248.76

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