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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,254.88, 22,434.96 and 10,662.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,254.88, 22,434.96 and 10,662.56 is: 14,716.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,254.88 : 22,434.96 = 10,662.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,254.88/22,434.96 = 10,662.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,254.88x = 22,434.96 × 10,662.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,254.88x = 239,214,107.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,214,107.10/16,254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,716.45

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