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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,427.70, 22,672.33 and 10,767.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,427.70, 22,672.33 and 10,767.24 is: 14,860.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,427.70 : 22,672.33 = 10,767.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,427.70/22,672.33 = 10,767.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,427.70x = 22,672.33 × 10,767.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,427.70x = 244,118,391.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,118,391.55/16,427.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,860.17

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