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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,340.63, 22,546.62 and 10,683.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,340.63, 22,546.62 and 10,683.68 is: 14,741.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,340.63 : 22,546.62 = 10,683.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,340.63/22,546.62 = 10,683.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,340.63x = 22,546.62 × 10,683.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,340.63x = 240,880,760.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,880,760.43/16,340.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,741.22

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