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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,465.28, 22,729.38 and 10,504.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,465.28, 22,729.38 and 10,504.76 is: 14,501.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,465.28 : 22,729.38 = 10,504.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,465.28/22,729.38 = 10,504.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,465.28x = 22,729.38 × 10,504.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,465.28x = 238,766,681.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,766,681.85/16,465.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,501.22

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