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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,479.64, 22,752.40 and 10,824.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,479.64, 22,752.40 and 10,824.44 is: 14,944.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,479.64 : 22,752.40 = 10,824.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,479.64/22,752.40 = 10,824.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,479.64x = 22,752.40 × 10,824.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,479.64x = 246,281,988.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,281,988.66/16,479.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,944.62

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