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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,425.95, 22,669.92 and 10,765.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,425.95, 22,669.92 and 10,765.49 is: 14,857.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,425.95 : 22,669.92 = 10,765.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,425.95/22,669.92 = 10,765.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,425.95x = 22,669.92 × 10,765.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,425.95x = 244,052,743.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,052,743.23/16,425.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,857.76

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