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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,439.29, 22,679.25 and 10,063.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,439.29, 22,679.25 and 10,063.48 is: 13,883.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,439.29 : 22,679.25 = 10,063.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,439.29/22,679.25 = 10,063.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,439.29x = 22,679.25 × 10,063.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,439.29x = 228,232,178.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,232,178.79/16,439.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,883.34

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