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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,514.70, 22,781.82 and 10,454.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,514.70, 22,781.82 and 10,454.66 is: 14,422.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,514.70 : 22,781.82 = 10,454.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,514.70/22,781.82 = 10,454.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,514.70x = 22,781.82 × 10,454.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,514.70x = 238,176,182.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,176,182.28/16,514.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,422.07

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