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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,297.06, 22,490.27 and 10,635.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,297.06, 22,490.27 and 10,635.43 is: 14,677.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,297.06 : 22,490.27 = 10,635.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,297.06/22,490.27 = 10,635.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,297.06x = 22,490.27 × 10,635.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,297.06x = 239,193,639.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,193,639.09/16,297.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,677.10

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