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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,430.23, 22,690.29 and 10,464.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,430.23, 22,690.29 and 10,464.58 is: 14,451.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,430.23 : 22,690.29 = 10,464.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,430.23/22,690.29 = 10,464.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,430.23x = 22,690.29 × 10,464.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,430.23x = 237,444,354.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,444,354.93/16,430.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,451.68

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