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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,440.57, 22,686.68 and 10,064.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,440.57, 22,686.68 and 10,064.50 is: 13,888.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,440.57 : 22,686.68 = 10,064.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,440.57/22,686.68 = 10,064.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,440.57x = 22,686.68 × 10,064.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,440.57x = 228,330,186.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,330,186.92/16,440.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,888.22

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