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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,476.65, 22,748.25 and 10,821.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,476.65, 22,748.25 and 10,821.44 is: 14,940.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,476.65 : 22,748.25 = 10,821.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,476.65/22,748.25 = 10,821.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,476.65x = 22,748.25 × 10,821.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,476.65x = 246,168,708.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,168,708.74/16,476.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,940.46

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