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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,327.68, 22,544.64 and 10,746.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,327.68, 22,544.64 and 10,746.24 is: 14,838.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,327.68 : 22,544.64 = 10,746.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,327.68/22,544.64 = 10,746.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,327.68x = 22,544.64 × 10,746.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,327.68x = 242,270,112.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,270,112.15/16,327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,838.00

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