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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.34, 22,449.96 and 10,606.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.34, 22,449.96 and 10,606.77 is: 14,632.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.34 : 22,449.96 = 10,606.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.34/22,449.96 = 10,606.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.34x = 22,449.96 × 10,606.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.34x = 238,121,562.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,121,562.23/16,273.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,632.62

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