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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,296.59, 22,489.62 and 10,634.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,296.59, 22,489.62 and 10,634.96 is: 14,676.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,296.59 : 22,489.62 = 10,634.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,296.59/22,489.62 = 10,634.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,296.59x = 22,489.62 × 10,634.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,296.59x = 239,176,225.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,176,225.46/16,296.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,676.46

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