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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,327.55, 22,525.30 and 10,660.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,327.55, 22,525.30 and 10,660.33 is: 14,706.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,327.55 : 22,525.30 = 10,660.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,327.55/22,525.30 = 10,660.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,327.55x = 22,525.30 × 10,660.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,327.55x = 240,127,131.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,127,131.35/16,327.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,706.87

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