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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,299.28, 22,493.33 and 10,637.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,299.28, 22,493.33 and 10,637.65 is: 14,680.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,299.28 : 22,493.33 = 10,637.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,299.28/22,493.33 = 10,637.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,299.28x = 22,493.33 × 10,637.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,299.28x = 239,276,171.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,276,171.87/16,299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,680.17

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