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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,294.91, 22,487.29 and 10,633.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,294.91, 22,487.29 and 10,633.28 is: 14,674.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,294.91 : 22,487.29 = 10,633.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,294.91/22,487.29 = 10,633.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,294.91x = 22,487.29 × 10,633.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,294.91x = 239,113,511.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,113,511.99/16,294.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,674.13

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