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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,625.52, 22,946.40 and 10,254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,625.52, 22,946.40 and 10,254.24 is: 14,152.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,625.52 : 22,946.40 = 10,254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,625.52/22,946.40 = 10,254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,625.52x = 22,946.40 × 10,254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,625.52x = 235,297,892.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,297,892.74/16,625.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,152.81

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