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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,326.69, 22,524.34 and 10,659.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,326.69, 22,524.34 and 10,659.62 is: 14,706.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,326.69 : 22,524.34 = 10,659.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,326.69/22,524.34 = 10,659.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,326.69x = 22,524.34 × 10,659.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,326.69x = 240,100,905.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,100,905.15/16,326.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,706.04

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