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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,430.58, 22,666.30 and 10,762.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,430.58, 22,666.30 and 10,762.88 is: 14,847.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,430.58 : 22,666.30 = 10,762.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,430.58/22,666.30 = 10,762.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,430.58x = 22,666.30 × 10,762.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,430.58x = 243,954,526.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,954,526.71/16,430.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,847.59

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