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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,651.12, 22,954.72 and 10,273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,651.12, 22,954.72 and 10,273.44 is: 14,162.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,651.12 : 22,954.72 = 10,273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,651.12/22,954.72 = 10,273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,651.12x = 22,954.72 × 10,273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,651.12x = 235,823,938.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,823,938.64/16,651.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,162.65

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