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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,403.58, 22,638.97 and 10,362.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,403.58, 22,638.97 and 10,362.62 is: 14,301.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,403.58 : 22,638.97 = 10,362.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,403.58/22,638.97 = 10,362.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,403.58x = 22,638.97 × 10,362.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,403.58x = 234,599,043.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,599,043.30/16,403.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,301.70

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