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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,264.92, 22,456.32 and 10,533.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,264.92, 22,456.32 and 10,533.18 is: 14,542.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,264.92 : 22,456.32 = 10,533.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,264.92/22,456.32 = 10,533.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,264.92x = 22,456.32 × 10,533.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,264.92x = 236,536,460.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,536,460.70/16,264.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,542.74

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