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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,263.65, 22,447.58 and 10,588.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,263.65, 22,447.58 and 10,588.52 is: 14,614.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,263.65 : 22,447.58 = 10,588.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,263.65/22,447.58 = 10,588.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,263.65x = 22,447.58 × 10,588.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,263.65x = 237,686,564.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,686,564.01/16,263.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,614.59

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