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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,457.84, 22,720.96 and 10,416.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,457.84, 22,720.96 and 10,416.10 is: 14,380.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,457.84 : 22,720.96 = 10,416.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,457.84/22,720.96 = 10,416.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,457.84x = 22,720.96 × 10,416.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,457.84x = 236,663,791.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,663,791.46/16,457.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,380.00

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