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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,439.58, 22,696.74 and 10,702.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,439.58, 22,696.74 and 10,702.53 is: 14,776.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,439.58 : 22,696.74 = 10,702.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,439.58/22,696.74 = 10,702.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,439.58x = 22,696.74 × 10,702.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,439.58x = 242,912,540.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,912,540.75/16,439.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,776.08

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