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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,326.51, 22,522.53 and 10,658.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,326.51, 22,522.53 and 10,658.61 is: 14,703.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,326.51 : 22,522.53 = 10,658.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,326.51/22,522.53 = 10,658.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,326.51x = 22,522.53 × 10,658.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,326.51x = 240,058,863.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,058,863.48/16,326.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,703.62

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