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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,425.68, 22,669.98 and 10,459.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,425.68, 22,669.98 and 10,459.94 is: 14,436.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,425.68 : 22,669.98 = 10,459.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,425.68/22,669.98 = 10,459.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,425.68x = 22,669.98 × 10,459.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,425.68x = 237,126,630.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,126,630.60/16,425.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,436.34

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