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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,672.16, 22,990.02 and 10,373.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,672.16, 22,990.02 and 10,373.60 is: 14,304.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,672.16 : 22,990.02 = 10,373.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,672.16/22,990.02 = 10,373.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,672.16x = 22,990.02 × 10,373.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,672.16x = 238,489,271.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,489,271.47/16,672.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,304.64

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