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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,548.59, 22,842.38 and 10,596.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,548.59, 22,842.38 and 10,596.29 is: 14,626.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,548.59 : 22,842.38 = 10,596.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,548.59/22,842.38 = 10,596.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,548.59x = 22,842.38 × 10,596.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,548.59x = 242,044,482.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,044,482.77/16,548.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,626.29

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