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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,414.56, 22,661.44 and 10,835.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,414.56, 22,661.44 and 10,835.28 is: 14,958.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,414.56 : 22,661.44 = 10,835.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,414.56/22,661.44 = 10,835.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,414.56x = 22,661.44 × 10,835.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,414.56x = 245,543,047.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,543,047.60/16,414.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,958.86

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