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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,392.87, 22,646.84 and 10,741.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,392.87, 22,646.84 and 10,741.05 is: 14,838.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,392.87 : 22,646.84 = 10,741.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,392.87/22,646.84 = 10,741.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,392.87x = 22,646.84 × 10,741.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,392.87x = 243,250,787.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,250,787.08/16,392.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,838.82

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