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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,272.46, 22,452.37 and 10,606.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,272.46, 22,452.37 and 10,606.70 is: 14,634.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,272.46 : 22,452.37 = 10,606.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,272.46/22,452.37 = 10,606.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,272.46x = 22,452.37 × 10,606.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,272.46x = 238,145,552.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,145,552.88/16,272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,634.88

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