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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,173, 22,328.46 and 10,593.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,173, 22,328.46 and 10,593.72 is: 14,625.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,173 : 22,328.46 = 10,593.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,173/22,328.46 = 10,593.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,173x = 22,328.46 × 10,593.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,173x = 236,541,453.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,541,453.27/16,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,625.70

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