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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,452, 22,706.33 and 10,485.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,452, 22,706.33 and 10,485.59 is: 14,471.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,452 : 22,706.33 = 10,485.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,452/22,706.33 = 10,485.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,452x = 22,706.33 × 10,485.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,452x = 238,089,100.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,089,100.83/16,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,471.74

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