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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,183.63, 22,320.62 and 10,593.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,183.63, 22,320.62 and 10,593.55 is: 14,610.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,183.63 : 22,320.62 = 10,593.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,183.63/22,320.62 = 10,593.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,183.63x = 22,320.62 × 10,593.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,183.63x = 236,454,534.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,454,534.96/16,183.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,610.73

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