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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,567.44, 22,865.46 and 10,281.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,567.44, 22,865.46 and 10,281.84 is: 14,190.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,567.44 : 22,865.46 = 10,281.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,567.44/22,865.46 = 10,281.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,567.44x = 22,865.46 × 10,281.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,567.44x = 235,099,001.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,099,001.25/16,567.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,190.42

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