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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,423.55, 22,655.97 and 10,444.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,423.55, 22,655.97 and 10,444.84 is: 14,408.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,423.55 : 22,655.97 = 10,444.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,423.55/22,655.97 = 10,444.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,423.55x = 22,655.97 × 10,444.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,423.55x = 236,637,981.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,637,981.69/16,423.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,408.46

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