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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,341.36, 22,555.83 and 10,676.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,341.36, 22,555.83 and 10,676.97 is: 14,737.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,341.36 : 22,555.83 = 10,676.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,341.36/22,555.83 = 10,676.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,341.36x = 22,555.83 × 10,676.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,341.36x = 240,827,920.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,827,920.24/16,341.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,737.32

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