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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,273.46, 22,453.75 and 10,607.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,273.46, 22,453.75 and 10,607.70 is: 14,636.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,273.46 : 22,453.75 = 10,607.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,273.46/22,453.75 = 10,607.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,273.46x = 22,453.75 × 10,607.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,273.46x = 238,182,643.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,182,643.88/16,273.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,636.26

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