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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,327.73, 22,525.56 and 10,660.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,327.73, 22,525.56 and 10,660.52 is: 14,707.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,327.73 : 22,525.56 = 10,660.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,327.73/22,525.56 = 10,660.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,327.73x = 22,525.56 × 10,660.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,327.73x = 240,134,182.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,134,182.89/16,327.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,707.14

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