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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,359.03, 22,569.66 and 10,697.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,359.03, 22,569.66 and 10,697.04 is: 14,758.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,359.03 : 22,569.66 = 10,697.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,359.03/22,569.66 = 10,697.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,359.03x = 22,569.66 × 10,697.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,359.03x = 241,428,555.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,428,555.81/16,359.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,758.12

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