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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,465.60, 22,726.92 and 10,174.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,465.60, 22,726.92 and 10,174.42 is: 14,043.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,465.60 : 22,726.92 = 10,174.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,465.60/22,726.92 = 10,174.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,465.60x = 22,726.92 × 10,174.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,465.60x = 231,233,229.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,233,229.39/16,465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,043.41

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