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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,235.92, 22,417.32 and 10,663.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,235.92, 22,417.32 and 10,663.12 is: 14,722.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,235.92 : 22,417.32 = 10,663.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,235.92/22,417.32 = 10,663.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,235.92x = 22,417.32 × 10,663.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,235.92x = 239,038,573.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,038,573.24/16,235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,722.82

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