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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,453.56, 22,705.26 and 10,079.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,453.56, 22,705.26 and 10,079.16 is: 13,908.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,453.56 : 22,705.26 = 10,079.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,453.56/22,705.26 = 10,079.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,453.56x = 22,705.26 × 10,079.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,453.56x = 228,849,948.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,849,948.38/16,453.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,908.84

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