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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,222.95, 24,302.87 and 10,659.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,222.95, 24,302.87 and 10,659.53 is: 15,968.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,222.95 : 24,302.87 = 10,659.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,222.95/24,302.87 = 10,659.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,222.95x = 24,302.87 × 10,659.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,222.95x = 259,057,219.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,057,219.28/16,222.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,968.56

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