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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,504.26, 22,767.40 and 10,838.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,504.26, 22,767.40 and 10,838.18 is: 14,951.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,504.26 : 22,767.40 = 10,838.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,504.26/22,767.40 = 10,838.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,504.26x = 22,767.40 × 10,838.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,504.26x = 246,757,179.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,757,179.33/16,504.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,951.12

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