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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,274.83, 22,452.63 and 10,607.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,274.83, 22,452.63 and 10,607.51 is: 14,634.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,274.83 : 22,452.63 = 10,607.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,274.83/22,452.63 = 10,607.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,274.83x = 22,452.63 × 10,607.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,274.83x = 238,166,497.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,166,497.25/16,274.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,634.04

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