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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,435.87, 22,679.70 and 10,064.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,435.87, 22,679.70 and 10,064.07 is: 13,887.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,435.87 : 22,679.70 = 10,064.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,435.87/22,679.70 = 10,064.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,435.87x = 22,679.70 × 10,064.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,435.87x = 228,250,178.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,250,178.11/16,435.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,887.32

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