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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,573.92, 22,870.96 and 10,284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,573.92, 22,870.96 and 10,284 is: 14,191.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,573.92 : 22,870.96 = 10,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,573.92/22,870.96 = 10,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,573.92x = 22,870.96 × 10,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,573.92x = 235,204,952.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,204,952.64/16,573.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,191.27

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