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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,398.72, 22,636.80 and 10,823.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,398.72, 22,636.80 and 10,823.04 is: 14,940.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,398.72 : 22,636.80 = 10,823.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,398.72/22,636.80 = 10,823.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,398.72x = 22,636.80 × 10,823.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,398.72x = 244,998,991.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,998,991.87/16,398.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,940.13

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