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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,615.44, 22,931.82 and 10,329.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,615.44, 22,931.82 and 10,329.84 is: 14,256.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,615.44 : 22,931.82 = 10,329.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,615.44/22,931.82 = 10,329.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,615.44x = 22,931.82 × 10,329.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,615.44x = 236,882,031.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,882,031.51/16,615.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,256.74

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