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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,340.56, 22,543.22 and 10,673.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,340.56, 22,543.22 and 10,673.34 is: 14,724.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,340.56 : 22,543.22 = 10,673.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,340.56/22,543.22 = 10,673.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,340.56x = 22,543.22 × 10,673.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,340.56x = 240,611,451.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,611,451.75/16,340.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,724.80

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