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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,465.78, 22,716.58 and 10,803.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,465.78, 22,716.58 and 10,803.65 is: 14,904.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,465.78 : 22,716.58 = 10,803.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,465.78/22,716.58 = 10,803.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,465.78x = 22,716.58 × 10,803.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,465.78x = 245,422,020.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,422,020.47/16,465.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,904.97

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