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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,247.92, 22,433.88 and 10,675.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,247.92, 22,433.88 and 10,675.12 is: 14,739.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,247.92 : 22,433.88 = 10,675.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,247.92/22,433.88 = 10,675.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,247.92x = 22,433.88 × 10,675.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,247.92x = 239,484,361.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,484,361.07/16,247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,739.39

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