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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,298.53, 22,492.29 and 10,636.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,298.53, 22,492.29 and 10,636.90 is: 14,679.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,298.53 : 22,492.29 = 10,636.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,298.53/22,492.29 = 10,636.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,298.53x = 22,492.29 × 10,636.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,298.53x = 239,248,239.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,248,239.50/16,298.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,679.13

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