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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,530.08, 22,811.28 and 10,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,530.08, 22,811.28 and 10,244 is: 14,136.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,530.08 : 22,811.28 = 10,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,530.08/22,811.28 = 10,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,530.08x = 22,811.28 × 10,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,530.08x = 233,678,752.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,678,752.32/16,530.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,136.58

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