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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,299.03, 22,492.98 and 10,637.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,299.03, 22,492.98 and 10,637.40 is: 14,679.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,299.03 : 22,492.98 = 10,637.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,299.03/22,492.98 = 10,637.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,299.03x = 22,492.98 × 10,637.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,299.03x = 239,266,825.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,266,825.45/16,299.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,679.82

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