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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,554.62, 22,847.46 and 10,267.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,554.62, 22,847.46 and 10,267.94 is: 14,171.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,554.62 : 22,847.46 = 10,267.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,554.62/22,847.46 = 10,267.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,554.62x = 22,847.46 × 10,267.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,554.62x = 234,596,348.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,596,348.43/16,554.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,171.05

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