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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,155.65, 22,279.76 and 10,484.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,155.65, 22,279.76 and 10,484.34 is: 14,458.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,155.65 : 22,279.76 = 10,484.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,155.65/22,279.76 = 10,484.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,155.65x = 22,279.76 × 10,484.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,155.65x = 233,588,482.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,588,482.30/16,155.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,458.62

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