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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,383.94, 22,603.27 and 10,332.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,383.94, 22,603.27 and 10,332.19 is: 14,254.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,383.94 : 22,603.27 = 10,332.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,383.94/22,603.27 = 10,332.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,383.94x = 22,603.27 × 10,332.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,383.94x = 233,541,280.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,541,280.26/16,383.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,254.28

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