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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,550.93, 22,838.59 and 10,177.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,550.93, 22,838.59 and 10,177.92 is: 14,044.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,550.93 : 22,838.59 = 10,177.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,550.93/22,838.59 = 10,177.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,550.93x = 22,838.59 × 10,177.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,550.93x = 232,449,354.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,449,354.66/16,550.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,044.49

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