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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,453.97, 22,706.91 and 10,080.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,453.97, 22,706.91 and 10,080.44 is: 13,911.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,453.97 : 22,706.91 = 10,080.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,453.97/22,706.91 = 10,080.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,453.97x = 22,706.91 × 10,080.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,453.97x = 228,895,643.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,895,643.84/16,453.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,911.27

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