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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,276.84, 22,455.39 and 10,609.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,276.84, 22,455.39 and 10,609.51 is: 14,636.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,276.84 : 22,455.39 = 10,609.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,276.84/22,455.39 = 10,609.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,276.84x = 22,455.39 × 10,609.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,276.84x = 238,240,684.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,240,684.76/16,276.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,636.79

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