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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,465.17, 22,712.68 and 10,413.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,465.17, 22,712.68 and 10,413.54 is: 14,364.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,465.17 : 22,712.68 = 10,413.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,465.17/22,712.68 = 10,413.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,465.17x = 22,712.68 × 10,413.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,465.17x = 236,519,321.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,519,321.54/16,465.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,364.82

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