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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,369.52, 22,599.26 and 10,790.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,369.52, 22,599.26 and 10,790.24 is: 14,896.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,369.52 : 22,599.26 = 10,790.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,369.52/22,599.26 = 10,790.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,369.52x = 22,599.26 × 10,790.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,369.52x = 243,851,439.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,851,439.22/16,369.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,896.68

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