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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,553.62, 22,846.08 and 10,266.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,553.62, 22,846.08 and 10,266.94 is: 14,169.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,553.62 : 22,846.08 = 10,266.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,553.62/22,846.08 = 10,266.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,553.62x = 22,846.08 × 10,266.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,553.62x = 234,559,332.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,559,332.60/16,553.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,169.67

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