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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,297.53, 22,490.91 and 10,635.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,297.53, 22,490.91 and 10,635.90 is: 14,677.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,297.53 : 22,490.91 = 10,635.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,297.53/22,490.91 = 10,635.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,297.53x = 22,490.91 × 10,635.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,297.53x = 239,211,069.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,211,069.67/16,297.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,677.75

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