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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,438.32, 22,675.68 and 10,146.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,438.32, 22,675.68 and 10,146.24 is: 13,996.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,438.32 : 22,675.68 = 10,146.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,438.32/22,675.68 = 10,146.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,438.32x = 22,675.68 × 10,146.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,438.32x = 230,072,891.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,072,891.44/16,438.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,996.13

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