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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,206.76, 22,369.49 and 10,555.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,206.76, 22,369.49 and 10,555.59 is: 14,569.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,206.76 : 22,369.49 = 10,555.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,206.76/22,369.49 = 10,555.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,206.76x = 22,369.49 × 10,555.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,206.76x = 236,123,191.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,123,191.34/16,206.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,569.43

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