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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,434.62, 22,676.58 and 10,062.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,434.62, 22,676.58 and 10,062.66 is: 13,884.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,434.62 : 22,676.58 = 10,062.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,434.62/22,676.58 = 10,062.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,434.62x = 22,676.58 × 10,062.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,434.62x = 228,186,714.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,186,714.50/16,434.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,884.52

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