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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,496.28, 22,758.87 and 10,834.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,496.28, 22,758.87 and 10,834.08 is: 14,947.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,496.28 : 22,758.87 = 10,834.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,496.28/22,758.87 = 10,834.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,496.28x = 22,758.87 × 10,834.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,496.28x = 246,571,437.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,571,437.58/16,496.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,947.09

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