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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,467.96, 22,729.32 and 10,498.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,467.96, 22,729.32 and 10,498.26 is: 14,489.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,467.96 : 22,729.32 = 10,498.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,467.96/22,729.32 = 10,498.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,467.96x = 22,729.32 × 10,498.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,467.96x = 238,618,310.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,618,310.98/16,467.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,489.85

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