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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,396.94, 22,624.30 and 10,426.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,396.94, 22,624.30 and 10,426.43 is: 14,386.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,396.94 : 22,624.30 = 10,426.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,396.94/22,624.30 = 10,426.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,396.94x = 22,624.30 × 10,426.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,396.94x = 235,890,680.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,890,680.25/16,396.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,386.26

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