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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,449.58, 22,697.94 and 10,486.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,449.58, 22,697.94 and 10,486.36 is: 14,469.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,449.58 : 22,697.94 = 10,486.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,449.58/22,697.94 = 10,486.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,449.58x = 22,697.94 × 10,486.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,449.58x = 238,018,770.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,018,770.10/16,449.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,469.60

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