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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,466.78, 22,717.96 and 10,804.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,466.78, 22,717.96 and 10,804.65 is: 14,906.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,466.78 : 22,717.96 = 10,804.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,466.78/22,717.96 = 10,804.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,466.78x = 22,717.96 × 10,804.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,466.78x = 245,459,606.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,459,606.51/16,466.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,906.35

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