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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,456.59, 22,702.84 and 10,486.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,456.59, 22,702.84 and 10,486.89 is: 14,467.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,456.59 : 22,702.84 = 10,486.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,456.59/22,702.84 = 10,486.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,456.59x = 22,702.84 × 10,486.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,456.59x = 238,082,159.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,082,159.55/16,456.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,467.28

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