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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,209.77, 22,373.64 and 10,558.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,209.77, 22,373.64 and 10,558.59 is: 14,573.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,209.77 : 22,373.64 = 10,558.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,209.77/22,373.64 = 10,558.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,209.77x = 22,373.64 × 10,558.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,209.77x = 236,234,091.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,234,091.57/16,209.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,573.57

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