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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,395.88, 22,650.98 and 10,744.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,395.88, 22,650.98 and 10,744.06 is: 14,842.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,395.88 : 22,650.98 = 10,744.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,395.88/22,650.98 = 10,744.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,395.88x = 22,650.98 × 10,744.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,395.88x = 243,363,488.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,363,488.18/16,395.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,842.97

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