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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,383.26, 22,610.85 and 10,342.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,383.26, 22,610.85 and 10,342.28 is: 14,273.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,383.26 : 22,610.85 = 10,342.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,383.26/22,610.85 = 10,342.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,383.26x = 22,610.85 × 10,342.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,383.26x = 233,847,759.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,847,759.48/16,383.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,273.58

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