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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,277.84, 22,456.77 and 10,610.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,277.84, 22,456.77 and 10,610.51 is: 14,638.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,277.84 : 22,456.77 = 10,610.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,277.84/22,456.77 = 10,610.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,277.84x = 22,456.77 × 10,610.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,277.84x = 238,277,782.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,277,782.65/16,277.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,638.17

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