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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,451.24, 22,709.97 and 10,786.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,451.24, 22,709.97 and 10,786.10 is: 14,889.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,451.24 : 22,709.97 = 10,786.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,451.24/22,709.97 = 10,786.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,451.24x = 22,709.97 × 10,786.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,451.24x = 244,951,893.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,951,893.87/16,451.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,889.57

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