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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,414.88, 22,644.62 and 10,747.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,414.88, 22,644.62 and 10,747.12 is: 14,825.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,414.88 : 22,644.62 = 10,747.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,414.88/22,644.62 = 10,747.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,414.88x = 22,644.62 × 10,747.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,414.88x = 243,364,448.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,364,448.49/16,414.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,825.84

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