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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,430.58, 22,665.02 and 10,766.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,430.58, 22,665.02 and 10,766.25 is: 14,851.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,430.58 : 22,665.02 = 10,766.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,430.58/22,665.02 = 10,766.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,430.58x = 22,665.02 × 10,766.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,430.58x = 244,017,217.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,017,217.74/16,430.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,851.41

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