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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,327.92, 22,526.06 and 10,660.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,327.92, 22,526.06 and 10,660.86 is: 14,707.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,327.92 : 22,526.06 = 10,660.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,327.92/22,526.06 = 10,660.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,327.92x = 22,526.06 × 10,660.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,327.92x = 240,147,118.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,147,118.71/16,327.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,707.76

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