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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,465.68, 22,728.60 and 10,497.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,465.68, 22,728.60 and 10,497.60 is: 14,490.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,465.68 : 22,728.60 = 10,497.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,465.68/22,728.60 = 10,497.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,465.68x = 22,728.60 × 10,497.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,465.68x = 238,595,751.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,595,751.36/16,465.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,490.49

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