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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,439.79, 22,679.94 and 10,063.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,439.79, 22,679.94 and 10,063.98 is: 13,884.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,439.79 : 22,679.94 = 10,063.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,439.79/22,679.94 = 10,063.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,439.79x = 22,679.94 × 10,063.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,439.79x = 228,250,462.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,250,462.56/16,439.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,884.03

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