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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,336.92, 22,538.46 and 10,669.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,336.92, 22,538.46 and 10,669.88 is: 14,720.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,336.92 : 22,538.46 = 10,669.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,336.92/22,538.46 = 10,669.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,336.92x = 22,538.46 × 10,669.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,336.92x = 240,482,663.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,482,663.58/16,336.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,720.20

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