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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,435.91, 22,679.74 and 10,064.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,435.91, 22,679.74 and 10,064.10 is: 13,887.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,435.91 : 22,679.74 = 10,064.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,435.91/22,679.74 = 10,064.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,435.91x = 22,679.74 × 10,064.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,435.91x = 228,251,171.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,251,171.33/16,435.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,887.35

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