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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,395.51, 22,635.14 and 10,822.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,395.51, 22,635.14 and 10,822.71 is: 14,941.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,395.51 : 22,635.14 = 10,822.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,395.51/22,635.14 = 10,822.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,395.51x = 22,635.14 × 10,822.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,395.51x = 244,973,501.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,973,501.92/16,395.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,941.50

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