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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,327.96, 22,506.99 and 10,652.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,327.96, 22,506.99 and 10,652.69 is: 14,684.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,327.96 : 22,506.99 = 10,652.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,327.96/22,506.99 = 10,652.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,327.96x = 22,506.99 × 10,652.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,327.96x = 239,759,987.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,759,987.30/16,327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,684.01

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