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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,464.64, 22,711.94 and 10,413.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,464.64, 22,711.94 and 10,413.02 is: 14,364.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,464.64 : 22,711.94 = 10,413.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,464.64/22,711.94 = 10,413.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,464.64x = 22,711.94 × 10,413.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,464.64x = 236,499,885.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,499,885.46/16,464.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,364.11

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