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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,265.52, 22,451.49 and 10,590.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,265.52, 22,451.49 and 10,590.30 is: 14,617.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,265.52 : 22,451.49 = 10,590.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,265.52/22,451.49 = 10,590.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,265.52x = 22,451.49 × 10,590.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,265.52x = 237,768,014.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,768,014.55/16,265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,617.92

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