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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,325.67, 22,522.97 and 10,658.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,325.67, 22,522.97 and 10,658.61 is: 14,704.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,325.67 : 22,522.97 = 10,658.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,325.67/22,522.97 = 10,658.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,325.67x = 22,522.97 × 10,658.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,325.67x = 240,063,499.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,063,499.98/16,325.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,704.66

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