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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,382.94, 22,601.89 and 10,331.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,382.94, 22,601.89 and 10,331.19 is: 14,252.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,382.94 : 22,601.89 = 10,331.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,382.94/22,601.89 = 10,331.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,382.94x = 22,601.89 × 10,331.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,382.94x = 233,504,419.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,504,419.95/16,382.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,252.90

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