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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,538.58, 22,826.85 and 10,170.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,538.58, 22,826.85 and 10,170.66 is: 14,037.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,538.58 : 22,826.85 = 10,170.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,538.58/22,826.85 = 10,170.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,538.58x = 22,826.85 × 10,170.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,538.58x = 232,164,130.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,164,130.22/16,538.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,037.73

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