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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,398.62, 22,615.23 and 10,731.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,398.62, 22,615.23 and 10,731.55 is: 14,799.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,398.62 : 22,615.23 = 10,731.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,398.62/22,615.23 = 10,731.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,398.62x = 22,615.23 × 10,731.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,398.62x = 242,696,471.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,696,471.51/16,398.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,799.82

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