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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,416.94, 22,648.53 and 10,753.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,416.94, 22,648.53 and 10,753.06 is: 14,834.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,416.94 : 22,648.53 = 10,753.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,416.94/22,648.53 = 10,753.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,416.94x = 22,648.53 × 10,753.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,416.94x = 243,541,002.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,541,002.00/16,416.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,834.74

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