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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,234.56, 22,394.88 and 10,644.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,234.56, 22,394.88 and 10,644.48 is: 14,683.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,234.56 : 22,394.88 = 10,644.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,234.56/22,394.88 = 10,644.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,234.56x = 22,394.88 × 10,644.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,234.56x = 238,381,852.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,381,852.26/16,234.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,683.60

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