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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,499.47, 22,767.58 and 10,126.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,499.47, 22,767.58 and 10,126.33 is: 13,973.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,499.47 : 22,767.58 = 10,126.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,499.47/22,767.58 = 10,126.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,499.47x = 22,767.58 × 10,126.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,499.47x = 230,551,984.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,551,984.12/16,499.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,973.30

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