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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,326.78, 22,510.09 and 10,574.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,326.78, 22,510.09 and 10,574.07 is: 14,578.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,326.78 : 22,510.09 = 10,574.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,326.78/22,510.09 = 10,574.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,326.78x = 22,510.09 × 10,574.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,326.78x = 238,023,307.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,023,307.02/16,326.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,578.71

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