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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,385.36, 22,610.76 and 10,803.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,385.36, 22,610.76 and 10,803.92 is: 14,908.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,385.36 : 22,610.76 = 10,803.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,385.36/22,610.76 = 10,803.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,385.36x = 22,610.76 × 10,803.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,385.36x = 244,284,842.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,284,842.18/16,385.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,908.73

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