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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,246.41, 22,423.75 and 10,571.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,246.41, 22,423.75 and 10,571.15 is: 14,590.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,246.41 : 22,423.75 = 10,571.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,246.41/22,423.75 = 10,571.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,246.41x = 22,423.75 × 10,571.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,246.41x = 237,044,824.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,044,824.81/16,246.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,590.60

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