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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,383.42, 22,593.51 and 10,716.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,383.42, 22,593.51 and 10,716.39 is: 14,778.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,383.42 : 22,593.51 = 10,716.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,383.42/22,593.51 = 10,716.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,383.42x = 22,593.51 × 10,716.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,383.42x = 242,120,864.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,120,864.63/16,383.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,778.41

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