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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,397.93, 22,621.11 and 10,730.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,397.93, 22,621.11 and 10,730.16 is: 14,802.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,397.93 : 22,621.11 = 10,730.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,397.93/22,621.11 = 10,730.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,397.93x = 22,621.11 × 10,730.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,397.93x = 242,728,129.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,728,129.68/16,397.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,802.37

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