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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,607.04, 22,916.80 and 10,319.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,607.04, 22,916.80 and 10,319.36 is: 14,240.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,607.04 : 22,916.80 = 10,319.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,607.04/22,916.80 = 10,319.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,607.04x = 22,916.80 × 10,319.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,607.04x = 236,486,709.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,486,709.25/16,607.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,240.15

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