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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,644.51, 22,964.36 and 10,020.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,644.51, 22,964.36 and 10,020.51 is: 13,825.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,644.51 : 22,964.36 = 10,020.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,644.51/22,964.36 = 10,020.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,644.51x = 22,964.36 × 10,020.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,644.51x = 230,114,548.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,114,548.92/16,644.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,825.25

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