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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,552.62, 22,844.70 and 10,265.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,552.62, 22,844.70 and 10,265.94 is: 14,168.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,552.62 : 22,844.70 = 10,265.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,552.62/22,844.70 = 10,265.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,552.62x = 22,844.70 × 10,265.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,552.62x = 234,522,319.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,522,319.52/16,552.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,168.29

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