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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,336.36, 22,540.73 and 10,679.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,336.36, 22,540.73 and 10,679.43 is: 14,735.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,336.36 : 22,540.73 = 10,679.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,336.36/22,540.73 = 10,679.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,336.36x = 22,540.73 × 10,679.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,336.36x = 240,722,148.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,722,148.18/16,336.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,735.36

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