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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,340.36, 22,554.45 and 10,675.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,340.36, 22,554.45 and 10,675.97 is: 14,735.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,340.36 : 22,554.45 = 10,675.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,340.36/22,554.45 = 10,675.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,340.36x = 22,554.45 × 10,675.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,340.36x = 240,790,518.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,790,518.79/16,340.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,735.94

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