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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,271.45, 22,447.96 and 10,604.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,271.45, 22,447.96 and 10,604.13 is: 14,629.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,271.45 : 22,447.96 = 10,604.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,271.45/22,447.96 = 10,604.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,271.45x = 22,447.96 × 10,604.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,271.45x = 238,041,086.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,041,086.07/16,271.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,629.37

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