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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,444.89, 22,686.26 and 10,778.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,444.89, 22,686.26 and 10,778.13 is: 14,868.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,444.89 : 22,686.26 = 10,778.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,444.89/22,686.26 = 10,778.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,444.89x = 22,686.26 × 10,778.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,444.89x = 244,515,405.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,515,405.60/16,444.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,868.78

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