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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,326.42, 22,523.99 and 10,659.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,326.42, 22,523.99 and 10,659.36 is: 14,705.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,326.42 : 22,523.99 = 10,659.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,326.42/22,523.99 = 10,659.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,326.42x = 22,523.99 × 10,659.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,326.42x = 240,091,264.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,091,264.75/16,326.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,705.69

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