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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,544.34, 22,822.02 and 10,483.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,544.34, 22,822.02 and 10,483.45 is: 14,461.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,544.34 : 22,822.02 = 10,483.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,544.34/22,822.02 = 10,483.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,544.34x = 22,822.02 × 10,483.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,544.34x = 239,253,448.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,253,448.51/16,544.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,461.35

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