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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,394.94, 22,621.55 and 10,424.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,394.94, 22,621.55 and 10,424.43 is: 14,383.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,394.94 : 22,621.55 = 10,424.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,394.94/22,621.55 = 10,424.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,394.94x = 22,621.55 × 10,424.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,394.94x = 235,816,712.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,816,712.34/16,394.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,383.51

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