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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,453.06, 22,704.57 and 10,078.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,453.06, 22,704.57 and 10,078.66 is: 13,908.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,453.06 : 22,704.57 = 10,078.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,453.06/22,704.57 = 10,078.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,453.06x = 22,704.57 × 10,078.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,453.06x = 228,831,641.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,831,641.48/16,453.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,908.15

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